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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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‘I’m done trying to be the perfect customer’: Server shares PSA to customers who try to ‘help’ clear the table by stacking plates

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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‘You will regret this’: Server shows what happens when you leave cash tips

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

Mars Ramos

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‘She tryna get signed’: Restaurant server gives customers the wrong order. Then they see what she’s actually doing

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‘He was definitely just embarrassed’: Server uses trick to discreetly let customer know his card declined. It backfires

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

Natasha Dubash

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‘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

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‘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

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‘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

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‘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

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‘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

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

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

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‘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

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‘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

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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

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