All articles tagged with #tip
A Texas ESPN writer, Roberto José Andrade Franco, mailed $50 to Langer’s Deli in Los Angeles after worrying he might not have tipped his waitress during a May visit. The restaurant tracked down the server and handed her the money, leaving her “floored.”
A Utah couple filmed a Shake Shack airport kiosk where selecting 'no tip' appeared to trigger a 50-cent price increase on two milkshakes; Shake Shack says the bump was a technology error, not policy, tied to a licensed airport location; the issue was investigated and resolved, while the video spurred broader debate over tipping at self-serve outlets.
A video circulating on X shows an Instacart driver delivering groceries, leaving them on a porch in direct sunlight and then ringing the doorbell to ask for extra money beyond a pre-set $12 tip. It isn’t clear if the requester was granted more money, and Instacart has not issued a public statement as of publication. The Daily Dot could not independently verify the events, and the video’s details (such as location and identities) remain unconfirmed.
A server at Olive Garden was fired the morning after a $700 tip was flagged for review; the server says the termination was retaliatory and not related to behavior, highlighting questions about how large tips are handled and reviewed at chain restaurants.
A waiter reportedly refused a $50 tip on a $200 bill and told the couple they shouldn’t eat out if they wouldn’t pay $85, sparking a wave of discussion on tipping norms and restaurant etiquette across social media.
President Donald Trump reportedly tipped a DoorDash driver $100 after delivering McDonald’s to the Oval Office, a moment captured in AP photos.
Law enforcement, with significant FBI involvement, arrested Tyler Robinson in Utah after a family tip revealed his confession or implication in the killing of Charlie Kirk, a figure close to President Trump, highlighting the political and social impact of the case.
The FBI provided a tip to the New York Police Department regarding an individual named Mangione in connection with the investigation into the killing of a CEO. This collaboration is part of the ongoing efforts to solve the case.
Reports of Taylor Swift leaving a $300 tip at a Sydney restaurant were revealed to be a prank after a radio host claimed to have a copy of the receipt, which turned out to be a Kmart receipt. The incident led to chaos on live television, with a microphone being broken and confusion over the truth of the situation. Meanwhile, Taylor is currently in Sydney for her Eras Tour and there are rumors that her NFL star boyfriend, Travis Kelce, may join her in Australia for a romantic holiday.
A waitress in Michigan was fired from the Mason Jar Café after receiving a $10,000 tip from a customer, which was intended to be divided among the staff to honor the restaurant's deceased manager. The waitress claimed that drama ensued when the money was divided, leading to her termination. The restaurant's owners stated that the decision to fire the waitress was not made lightly and emphasized their care for their staff, but the waitress expressed shock and disappointment at losing her job.
A customer left a $10,000 tip at a Michigan restaurant in memory of a friend who had recently passed away, shocking the staff who are used to receiving tips of around $100. The tip was split among the nine staff members working that day, with each receiving around $1,100. The waitress plans to put her share towards her student loans, emphasizing the impact of the generous gesture on hardworking individuals.
San Antonio police ended a two-day search for missing girl Lina Khil after determining that a tip about her whereabouts was not credible. The search, conducted with the FBI, was prompted by a potential lead in a wooded area on the Northwest Side. Despite ongoing efforts to find Khil, who went missing in 2021, investigators are still treating the case as an active missing persons investigation and are urging anyone with information to come forward.
A Pennsylvania couple helped authorities capture an escaped inmate, Michael Charles Burham, after their dog alerted them to his presence near their property. Recognizing him from news reports, the couple called 911, leading to Burham's arrest. Burham, who had escaped from Warren County Jail, is suspected in several crimes, including kidnapping and murder. He was described as having "survivalist skills" and had been on the run for eight days before being apprehended. The couple believes they may be eligible for the reward offered for information on Burham's whereabouts.
A tip provided to the Auburn Police Department has led to the arrest of a suspect involved in a hit-and-run case that took place in Auburn.
A bartender on TikTok shared a tip for restaurant servers to put the straw in the customer's drink as soon as it's picked up from the service area to avoid it winding up on the floor. While some viewers thanked the bartender for the tip, others raised concerns about the sanitation and practicality of the method. The TikTok account shares various tips and tricks within the restaurant industry, including keeping table sections clean and suggesting extra drinks and apps without sounding pushy.