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Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

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‘Goated’: Woman says she’s picking Baker Mayfield in the playoffs because of this Cheesecake Factory story. Is it true?

Ramon Ramirez was the managing editor and, formerly, the Dot&#8217;s news director, entertainment editor, and evening editor. His work has appeared in the Washington Post, Grantland, Washington City Paper, Austin American-Statesman, and Austin Monitor.

Ramon Ramirez

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Main Character of the Week: Customers demanding better service

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

Melody Heald

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‘Add Olive Garden to the list’: Server warns against Red Robin, Buffalo Wild Wings, and Red Lobster. Here’s why those customers are the worst

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

Amara Thomas

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‘So he could eat it in the back’: Texas Roadhouse customer says worker brought out wrong order, got ‘weird’ when she ate it

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

Brooke Sjoberg

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‘I can’t’: Texas Roadhouse server says she can tell if you’re a bad tipper. Here’s what she looks for—and how it’ll affect your service

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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‘It’s a new thing’: Woman says restaurants are now sneakily charging you for this. Then she shows how to spot it on your check

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

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‘And still they will expect you to tip 20%’: Customer says server never came back to check on him. So he calls the restaurant

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‘Exactly the same’: Bartender shares the real reason you may want to avoid ordering a Shirley Temple

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‘Not me completely oblivious to those signs’: Man is about to go in restaurant. Then he sees a sign on the door

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‘She just couldn’t finish it’: Server calls out customers who are ‘comfortable’ asking for this special accommodation at restaurants

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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‘How can you label that?’: Woman asks a question about truffle fries at restaurant. Then she catches the server in a lie

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‘We’re really sorry’: Olive Garden customers get the check. Then they check their bank accounts

2 panel image: on the left is a restaurant receipt turned face down on a table, on the right a person explains.

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‘I’m gonna start doing this’: Server shares what it really means if you leave check face-down

3 panel Image: on the sides a person explains, in the middle a restaurant worker prepares a salad while wearing gloves.

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‘Go to Panera’: Former Longhorn Steakhouse worker shares why you should avoid salads there, other restaurants

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

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‘NOOOOO I LOVE IHOP’: Person who worked at 6 different IHOPs warns against eating there. Here’s why

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