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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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‘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

Beau Paul is a freelance writer from Austin, Texas. Beau also wrote narrative and dialog for the gaming industry for several years before becoming an entertainment journalist.

Beau Paul

Server shares why Olive Garden is the worst place to wait tables. And 4 other places to 'never' be one

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‘Just take my word for it’: Server shares why Olive Garden is the worst place to wait tables. And 3 other places to ‘never’ serve at

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

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

Sarah is an artist and museum worker based in Brooklyn. She hates overhead lighting and doesn’t mind NYC rats.

Sarah Conklin

Server says she makes up to $300 in one shift when wearing pigtails

Pony Tail Tip

‘Men are simple creatures’: Server says she makes up to $300 in tips in one shift when wearing pigtails

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

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

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

Waffle House server complains about her co-workers to customer

Waffle House Work

‘You have no sympathy’: Waffle House server complains about her co-workers to customer. Viewers are torn about their response

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

Melody Heald

Server who has to work a double shift says she doesn’t get a shift meal

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‘Wait y’all don’t get that?’: Server who has to work a double shift says she doesn’t get a shift meal

Buffalo Wild Wings server shows what really happens when you give ‘your compliments to the chef’

Buffalo Wild Wings Chefs

‘Did them dirty’: Buffalo Wild Wings server shows what really happens when you give ‘your compliments to the chef’

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

Mars Ramos

Customers call out IHOP worker who refuses to serve them

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‘Being broke and racist is crazy’: Customers call out IHOP worker who refuses to serve them

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

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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‘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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