I was working a double on Easter yesterday, and we have a relatively busy restaurant that’s generally reservations only (especially on a holiday.) We had a walk in of a mother and daughter, and we bent over backwards to cater to their every needs. At the end of their meal (after they had been there for almost 3 hours), she told me I had been the best server she had ever had in her entire life and she was so thankful I took care of her and her daughter and made their Easter fun…but that her policy wasn’t to tip, so not to be offended since the tip didn’t reflect my service.
Worst verbal tip I’ve ever gotten. Still can’t believe she pulled me aside to explain her guilty conscience to me.
-Andrew