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

Braden Bjella

Split image. Woman eating at restaurant with overlaying text that reads: " just 2 girls getting neglected by their server because we're obviously under 18 and they think we will tip badly" on left. Cheesecake factory sign on right.

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‘Then don’t tip, give them what they want’: Cheesecake Factory customers say server ignored them all night. Then they reveal why

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

Woman reveals the real reason restaurants give you free chips and salsa

‘They’re not doing it to be nice’: Woman reveals the real reason restaurants give you free chips and salsa

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

Brooke Sjoberg

Logan Roadhouse(l), Woman talking(c), Texas Roadhouse(r)

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‘Did Texas Roadhouse steal?’: Woman goes to Logan’s Roadhouse. Then she notices something peculiar

man shares why deserts taste the same at restaurants(l) Delicious Lava Cake(r)

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‘So I can just buy 12 chocolate lava cakes for myself?’: Man reveals the little-known reason desserts at restaurants all taste ‘exactly the same’

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

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‘This sounds like a WWYD situation‘: Woman gets seated at Olive Garden. Then she overhears what man at next table tells the waitress

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

Chili's employee reminding customers to take survey on left. Chili's storefront on right.

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‘That’s so messed up’: Chili’s server shares why you always fill out the surveys—and take them seriously

Ziosk Tablet(l), Man talking(c), Chili's(r)

Man gets the check on Ziosk tablet

‘Ziosk is taking a cut’: Man gets the check on Ziosk tablet, used at Olive Garden and Chili’s. Then he uses his iPhone calculator to verify the tip percentages

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Woman says server negged her over her order

‘I’m going to have to leave’: Woman says server ‘negged’ her over her order. It’s a rising trend

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

Person explaining experience getting fired from Texas Roadhouse with text over image that reads: "story time about how i got fired from texas roadhouse" on left. Logo of Texas Roadhouse on right.

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‘Make them lose business’: Texas Roadhouse server gets fired. Then she makes her absence known

Split image. Woman reacting to restaurant policy on left and right. Waitress being tipped in center.

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‘On top of tipping?’: Woman flips through restaurant menu. Then she sees the ‘sharing charge’

Ljeonida is a reporter and writer with a degree in journalism and communications from the University of Tirana in her native Albania. She has a particular interest in all things digital marketing; she considers herself a copywriter, content producer, SEO specialist, and passionate marketer. Ljeonida is based in Tbilisi, Georgia.

Ljeonida Mulabazi

pouring ice on a cup of glass(l) Man shares why not to buy ice at a bar(c) picking up ice from container(r)

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‘I can confirm this is at every restaurant’: Man shares why you should avoid getting ice in your drink at the bar

Tiffanie Drayton is a geek culture and lifestyle reporter whose work covers everything from gender and race to anime and Xbox. Her work has appeared in Complex, Salon, Marie Claire, and elsewhere.

Tiffanie Drayton

Split Image. Person explaining kid's menu deal on left. Texas Roadhouse neon logo on right.

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‘A staff favorite’: Texas Roadhouse server exposes how to get 2 sliders, fries, peanuts, bread, and a drink for only $7

Screenshot of Tiktok user @snackgoblin8; Texas Roadhouse Sign; Exterior of a Texas Roadhouse

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‘It’s giving left Twix, right Twix’: Woman pulls up to Texas Roadhouse. Then she sees the restaurant next door

Doordash(l), Woman with receipt(c), Chili's sign(r)

Woman orders Chilis from DoorDash

‘Um this makes me want to order from there!’: Woman orders Chili’s from DoorDash. Then she learns there’s been a surprising new policy change

Split image, person showing their Olive Garden meal on the left. Olive Garden restaurant sign on the right.

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