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The Daily Dot

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

Server gets in trouble with the boss for refusing to 'suggestive serve' alcohol

Serving Alcohol

‘My only obligation is to the customer’: Server gets in trouble with the boss for refusing to ‘suggestive serve’ alcohol

lying-about-diners-age-fail

‘She look 22’: Father tells restaurant server his daughter is 8 years old to get discounted kids meal

Stacy Fernández is a freelance writer, project manager and communications specialist. She’s worked at The Texas Tribune, The Dallas Morning News and run social for The Education Trust New York. Her favorite hobby is finding hidden gems at the thrift store, she loves a good audio book and is a chocolate enthusiast.

Stacy Fernandez

Roasted Onion(l), Woman talking(c), Woman talking over food dishes(r)

roasted-onion-bad-austin-restaurant

‘It is literally an onion that has been roasted and we are selling it for $15’: Customer visits her city’s ‘hottest’ new restaurant. Here’s why her experience was a ‘disaster’

Braden Bjella is a culture writer. His work can be found in Mixmag, Electronic Beats, Schon! magazine, and more.

Braden Bjella

Man smiling(l), Three dollars on check(c), Two men laughing(r)

poor-proud-leave-expensive-restaurant

‘No shame baby we’re poor and proud’: Viewers defend diners who left the restaurant once they saw the menu prices

Chili’s customer warns against the 1 drink you should never order

Chilis Restaurant Drink

‘You ain’t do nun but make me wanna try it’: Chili’s customer warns against the 1 drink you should never order

customer-tries-to-pay-with-dunkin-donuts-gift-cards

‘This is the only money I have’: Customer tries to pay for takeout order with Dunkin’ gift cards

Applebee’s $5 Valentine’s Day deal has customers who aren’t in a relationship together ordering

Applebees Valentines

‘I’ve gone to 3 local applebees and everytime we ask for his deal it just so happens the fryer goes down’: Applebee’s $5 Valentine’s Day deal has customers who aren’t in a relationship together ordering

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

Melody Heald

Customer says she placed $550 catering order that arrived late, cold. She’s shocked by Portillo’s response

Portillos Catering

‘I’m not coming back’: Customer says she placed $550 catering order that arrived late, cold. She’s shocked by Portillo’s response

restaurant bill with money (background) "18% service charge will apply to all checks tendered after 5:00pm" (inset)

auto tip after 5

‘The check came with a line for a tip too!!’: Customer says restaurant charges automatic 18% service charge after 5 p.m.

Woman talking(L), Chili's storefront(c), Hand holding up chilibucks(r)

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‘So instead of a bonus and overtime you get coupons’: Chili’s worker says manager gave them ‘Chili Bucks’

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‘So because we’re not tipping we’re getting kicked out?’: Server tells customers to place to-go order after they told her ahead they wouldn’t be tipping

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‘The way they threw the plate says it’s your time to GO’: Customer orders endless shrimp at Red Lobster. By plate 10, the server’s demeanor changes

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no-water-no-tip-reddit

‘We don’t have water’: Customer removes 15% automatic gratuity after restaurant refuses to give him tap water

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

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mcdonalds-drive-thru-no-line-wait

‘We’re timed for every car the moment you drive up’: McDonald’s drive-thru customer calls out workers for making her park when there’s no line

Restaurant calls itself a 'no-tip establishment.' But it's charging a 17.5% service fee to pay workers

Stone’s Throw No Tip

‘So a mandatory tip’: Restaurant calls itself a ‘no-tip establishment.’ But it’s charging a 17.5% service fee to pay workers

Restaurants