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

Kahron Spearman

Woman says worker shamed her for ordering soup and salad

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‘You’re going to finish them both?!’: Woman says a restaurant worker shamed her for ordering soup and salad

Brooke Sjoberg is a freelance writer who graduated with her Bachelors in Journalism from the University of Texas at Austin in 2020.

Brooke Sjoberg

Viewers divided after ex-server of 3 years says Black customers don't tip

No Tips

‘I can 100% attest to this’: Viewers divided after ex-server of 3 years says Black customers don’t tip

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

Braden Bjella

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‘Like bffr’: Applebee’s server calls out customers who order half-priced apps

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‘And it’s the smallest dish you’ve ever seen’: Olive Garden server tries to convince customers to spend an extra $6 on alfredo sauce with breadsticks

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

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‘NO I WANT ONE REAL BAD’: Applebee’s customers post new $10 Bacardi buckets

Woman says she was waited on by a Gen Alpha server

Blue Light Stare

‘The blue light stare is so real’: Woman says she was waited on by a Gen Alpha server

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‘You probably know this if you’ve ever drove for DoorDash’: Ex-Chili’s worker reveals ‘insider’ facts that corporate doesn’t want you to know

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

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‘Toxic trait’: Viewers divided after woman says she’ll still tip ’20-25%’ even if her service was poor at restaurants

Server says customer treated her horribly because she resembled the girl her boyfriend cheated with

Jealous Girlfriend

‘I am not that person’: Server says customer treated her horribly because she resembled the girl her boyfriend cheated with

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‘It’s always been an option’: Fine print about tipping on Cheesecake Factory menu leaves customers divided

Parks Kugle is a writer and reporter based in San Antonio. His work has appeared in Lumina Literary Journal, Wicked Local Newspapers, and various publications across the U.S. He enjoys comics and gardening.

Parks Kugle

Server calls out customers who let their children order for themselves

Kid ordering Food

‘Tell her what you want’: Server calls out customers who let their children order for themselves

Rachel Kiley is a writer who sometimes writes things and sometimes is based in L.A., but is definitely always on Twitter @rachelkiley.

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Rachel Kiley

Man issues warning about trick question customers get asked in restaurants after being charged $5 extra for drink

Tequila Options

‘Then we saw the bill’: Man issues warning about trick question customers get asked in restaurants after being charged $5 extra for drink

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‘Tipping culture is ridiculous’: Viewers divided after manager refuses to let table leave without tipping their server

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

Worker calls out sick, wakes up to boss at the foot of her bed

Creepy Boss

‘My hands really be trembling’: Worker calls out sick, wakes up to boss at the foot of her bed

Charlotte is a regular Daily Dot contributor with bylines in Insider, VICE, Glamour, The Independent, and more. She holds a Masters&#8217;s degree in Magazine Journalism from City, University of London.

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Charlotte Colombo

customer says restaurant server ‘robbed’ her by changing her tip

Getting Robbed because of tip

‘I’m certain there’s more to the story than this’: Viewers divided after customer says restaurant server ‘robbed’ her by changing her tip

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