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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

Man says server added 20% automatic gratuity because of his 4 kids

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‘She’s valid for that’: Man says server automatically added 20% gratuity because of his 4 kids

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

Server makes $392 during shift when she changes her hairstyle

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‘The server hair theory’: Server makes $392 during shift when she changes her hairstyle

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‘The entire demeanor and personality of this person changes’: Woman says Starbucks barista broke character when she refused to tip him

Man talking(L+r), Finger on a tip screen(c)

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‘That’s why I started paying in cash again’: Chili’s customer says Ziosks are now forcing you to tip 20%, won’t let you choose ‘custom’

Phil West is a veteran professional writer and editor, and his works include two nonfiction books and articles in myriad print and online publications.

Phil West

Waitress tells customer to go get her own spoon. So she gives her tip to someone else

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‘She tells you it’s up by the cash register’: Waitress tells customer to go get her own spoon. So she gives her tip to someone else

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

Mars Ramos

Customer says nail tech got upset when she asked for different color

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‘I hate tipping culture’: Customer says nail tech got upset when she asked for different color. So she got revenge

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

Server says manager changed system and is stealing tips

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‘NAHHH all u guys that quit need to sue’: Server says manager changed system and is stealing tips

Tangie Mitchell is a creative writer, journalist, and editor based in New York. Her interests include pop culture and entertainment, poetry, and morning cups of herbal tea.

Tangie Mitchell

Subway customer says worker gave him attitude for not tipping on $3 bottle of Dasani

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‘The cashier scoffed at me’: Subway customer says worker gave him an attitude for not tipping on $3 bottle of Dasani

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

Los Angeles resident says they ‘made’ $152 in a week by leaving $0 tips everywhere they went

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‘You’re an inspiration to us all’: Los Angeles resident says they ‘made’ $152 in a week by leaving $0 tips everywhere they went

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

Melody Heald

Waiter talking(L+r), Cheesecake factory sign(c)

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‘What do you feel your tip should be?’: Viewers divided after dad feeds family of 6 for $28 at the Cheesecake Factory, asks server how he feels about the hack

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

Man holding a tablet with tipping screen inside a restaurant

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‘It’s gonna ask you a question’: 5 moments that prove tipping has gotten way out of control

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

Natasha Dubash

Buffalo Wild Wings server for not tipping server

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‘This is valid’: Viewers defend Buffalo Wild Wings customers for not tipping server. Here’s why

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

Customers tell server up front, before service they won’t be tipping him

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‘There’s a Panera down the street’: Customers tell server upfront before service they won’t be tipping him

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

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