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Phil West is a veteran professional writer and editor, and his works include two nonfiction books and articles in myriad print and online publications.

Phil West

Starbucks customer says barista expected tip for water and a cake pop

‘I’m not tipping you for handing me an ice water’: Starbucks customer says barista expected tip for water and a cake pop

Kahron Spearman is a journalist, copywriter, and host of “Discovery with Kahron Spearman” on KAZI 88.7.

Kahron Spearman

Waitress at an independent restaurant says Starbucks’ new feature is ruining her tips

‘I make $2.13 an hour as a server. I rely on tips’: Restaurant waitress says Starbucks’ new feature is ruining her tips. Here’s why

Vladimir Supica is a Serbia-based freelance writer. He enjoys traveling through Europe, reading non-fiction books, and playing with his dog Max.

Vladimir Supica

Couple won't stop complimenting their server's good looks. It gets weirder

‘This happened to me when I worked at IHOP’: Couple won’t stop complimenting their server’s good looks. It gets weirder

Ex-corporate worker says the only way to get back at someone in the office is to be a snitch.

‘Couldn’t agree more’: Ex-corporate worker says the only way to get back at someone in the office is to be a snitch. Here’s why

Alexandra Samuels is a national political reporter and contributor to the Daily Dot, where she started as an intern covering politics in the summer of 2016. She enjoys all things Marvel, keeping up with the latest TikTok trends, long walks with her pup, and reading murder-mystery novels.

Alexandra Samuels

Subway customer insists there was a fingernail in her sandwich and demands a refund

‘I had to FaceTime my manager’: Subway customer insists there was a fingernail in her sandwich and demands a refund. There’s just one problem

Enterprise customer confronts worker after rental came up to $30 more

Enterprise customers confront worker after rental came up to more than they expected. Are they wrong?

Mustafa Gatollari has been an internet culture writer for over a decade. He has a passion for connecting what’s trending on social media to solid research—helping to separate clout-chasing claims from facts.

Mustafa Gatollari

Bowling alley worker explains why bowling is so expensive now

‘Alley down the street is $75 before shoe rental’: Bowling alley worker explains why bowling is so expensive now

Server earns $600 in tips—ends up leaving with only $250 after adding to tip pool

‘I don’t think I’d tell anyone abt my cash tips’: Server earns $600 in tips—ends up leaving with only $250

Tangie Mitchell is a creative writer, journalist, and editor based in New York. Her interests include pop culture and entertainment, poetry, and morning cups of herbal tea.

Tangie Mitchell

Customer service rep says customer was upset company was closed on Christmas

‘I have no control over that’: Customer service rep says customer was upset company was closed on Christmas

Bartender calls out rock star for only tipping 10%.

‘You’re literally his assistant’: Bartender calls out rock star for only tipping 10%. She got the last laugh

Amara Thomas is a freelance writer and cultural worker. She has written for the FADER, the Village Voice, Gothamist, and Highsnobiety.

Amara Thomas

‘I am not paying for my own layoff’: Worker asked by job to return laptop via UPS, she refuses

Maya Wray was a Fall 2022 FOIA intern for the Daily Dot. She is currently a senior at the University of Texas at Austin, where she studies journalism in the Moody College Honors Program. She has written for the Daily Texan and the Austin Chronicle.

Maya Wray

Woman fired after saying how she really feels about her 90-minute, 3-times-a-week management Zoom

‘It’s honestly the biggest waste of time’: Woman fired after saying how she really feels about her 90-minute, 3-times-a-week management Zoom

Melody Heald is a culture writer. Her work can be found in Glitter Magazine, BUST Magazine, and more.

Melody Heald

TJ Maxx workers admit to hiding the viral items for themselves

‘I KNEW YALL HID THE HELLO KITTY STUFF’: TJ Maxx workers admit to hiding the viral items for themselves

Home Depot building with sign (l) Home Depot employee with caption "The next person that calls asking for the "grand duchess Christmas tree is getting a crowbar to the kneecaps." (c) Home Depot Grand Duchess Christmas tree in front of white background (r)

‘Why are we spending $1,000 on a Christmas Tree’: Home Depot worker mocks customers who are looking for Grand Duchess Christmas tree, beg for display item

Former Starbucks barista says customer threw hot chocolate at her because it had Reddi Whip

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