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Natasha Dubash is a freelance writer and editor based in Los Angeles. She loves reporting on entertainment, television, and pop culture.

Natasha Dubash

‘If you don’t remember every single one of them’: Think being a server at Texas Roadhouse is ‘easy,’ ‘fun,’ and ‘good money’? Here’s the reality

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.

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

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

Man talking with text "when you wanted to complain that the food is cold but this is your servers tattoo"(l), Waiteress(r)

‘She made sure y’all knew’: Customer goes to complain about ‘cold’ food. Then he sees the server’s tattoo

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

A photo of a Texas Roadhouse exterior next to a screenshot from user @soggy.biscuitz's Tiktok.

‘This is 100% valid response to working there’: Texas Roadhouse server quits. Then he does this before he leaves

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

Brooke Sjoberg

A photo of a waiter holding a plate with a burger and fries next to a screenshot of @madimccambleyy from their Tiktok.

‘The worst is chain ordering’: Server reveals the reason you shouldn’t order water after ordering a drink

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

2 panel image: on the left a person explains, on the right a server writing on a pad in a restaurant.

‘$300 I made off of this table’: Restaurant server exposes why another table’s server might be extra nice to you

‘Paid for their Extended Stay’: Woman dines out at Rainforest Cafe. Then she hands her credit card over to the server

Table left with full messy plates at restaurant(l) Server Taking Order(c) group of people eating (r)

‘I used to think like this’: Texas Roadhouse server says there’s always 2 types of groups at her tables. Then she says don’t be this kind

Mars Ramos is a museum educator and freelance writer. She loves long walks in nature, doing yoga, and baking brownies.

Mars Ramos

Man talking(l), Hand marking day on calendar(R)

‘I’m confused at your confusion’: Server requests off work. There’s just one problem (updated)

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

Melody Heald

Server Holding burger(l) Woman holding up two fingers(c) Red Robin Restaurant(r)

‘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

Two panel design with a woman talking to the camera from inside her kitchen, next to an image of an Olive Garden sign

‘I’m in the middle of a deep conversation’: Olive Garden customer calls out servers who ‘check in’ on their tables often

2 panel image. On the left a server is holding a tray, on the right a person explains. In front of both there is a lying emoji.

‘If you’re a server, be careful lying’: Server shares how he tricks customers. Then a mom calls him out

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

Two panel design with a woman in her car talking to the camera mid laugh, next to an image of an Olive Garden sign

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

Waitress writing order(l), Woman talking(c), Tips(r)

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