After experiencing poor customer service on a night out, a girl and her boyfriend keep the tips to a minimum. The waiter isn’t happy, so she kindly agrees to change her tip, and it isn’t what he expected!
A Night Out
A couple of months ago, she and her boyfriend decided to go out for drinks at a unique ‘speakeasy‘ in Montreal. The term usually refers to a retro-style bar that replicates aspects of historical speakeasies.
Change from the Norm
It served as something really different for them, a change from an average night out. This particular bar had an intriguing entrance – quite nondescript yet enticing.
Cool Vibes
As they ventured inside, they couldn’t help but admire the captivating vibe the place held. It seemed very cool, with lots of wacky and alternative outfits worn by the crowd.
Table Service
It was the sort of place where the server came to your table, serving drinks, rather than the traditional approach of ordering at the bar. That was part of the attraction of the place.
Exuberant Atmosphere
As soon as they arrived, they were seated at a designated table by the server. It was a great atmosphere, and they were really eager to enjoy the evening ahead.
Cocktail Treats
Deciding to splash out and treat themselves, they initially ordered a couple of cocktails. However, once they’d got into the full vibe of the place, they decided to keep going and order a few more.
Slow Service
Each time they wanted to place an order, either she or her boyfriend would need to search for the server to take their request. On a couple of occasions, it seemed more effort than actually visiting the bar themselves as the waiter was nowhere to be seen.
An Easier Option
They found that waiting around was killing the natural flow of the evening, so in some cases, when the waiter had disappeared, they found themselves heading to the bar, placing the order themselves, and bringing the drinks back.
Squaring Up
When it came time to settle the bill, she approached the server and asked for the bill to be sent to her table. They were prepared for it to be costly but had allowed for that when they’d planned the evening.
Delayed Waiting Time
Unfortunately, the waiter must have misunderstood the request. He obviously thought they were ordering more drinks despite her clear request for the bill. This misunderstanding led to an additional ten-minute delay, which was frustrating.
A Poor Service
As the less-than-pleasant service weighed on her mind, the girl contemplated the appropriate tip. She was angered that table service had been provided, yet they’d had to go to the bar themselves. Plus, the waiting time for the bill!
Tipping the Staff
When it came to paying, the tipping screen presented options for 10%, 15%, 20%, or a custom amount. The girl gave it some thought and decided to go with 10% in an effort to avoid confrontation.
A Poor Reception
However, when the server examined the receipt, he pulled a face as though he wasn’t happy. He spotted the 10% tip and asked if they’d had a pleasant evening.
Making Small Talk
Her boyfriend politely responded that they did enjoy our time, thinking it was merely a customary question servers ask. Neither of them had any inclination or desire to delve into their full-service experience.
A Shock Response
To their surprise, the server remarked, “Well, if you had such a nice time, you should’ve left at least a 15% tip, as, in Canada, it’s customary to tip a minimum of 15% when the service is good!”
Racist Connotations
She was taken aback at the statement! Perhaps she was being sensitive, but part of her couldn’t help but suspect that the reason he emphasized the Canadian custom was because she was a person of color.
Seeking Revenge
Deciding that she was now angered at the remark, she decided she wasn’t going to let it go as she’d previously decided. Instead, she chose to take a petty action in response.
Calm before the Storm
As part of her plan, she smiled and suggested, “I wasn’t aware; why don’t you cancel this bill and redo it so I can tip you appropriately?” He agreed, and we waited for his return with the revised bill.
Outwitting a Loser
When the time came, she deliberately selected ‘other‘ for the tip, leaving him a tip of 0%. As he handed over the receipt, his look of disbelief made the wait worthwhile. She left the establishment, and her boyfriend, a white Canadian, offered a piece of advice to our server, “Our only tip for you is to provide better service and be less of a loser! In Canada, we don’t really like losers!”
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