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As far as speculation that the teen didn't leave a tip, one of the hashtags the restaurant used when in full whining mode was #atleasttheyleftatip, so I think it's safe to assume a tip was part of the picture.
There is a way to handle it -- graciously understand that sometimes things happen that are out of the ordinary and resist to the urge to go crying to Facebook.
I agree. But in this particular situation if it had been my restaurant I would have made one effort of some kind to get the bill paid in full, then let it go. And put up a sign.
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What a bunch of crabby pants on here. The quarters and change were his tips that he made working at another restaurant - it's legal tender.
And guess what - people are so supportive of him - there's a go fund me acct that's already over $3,000, he has his own Facebook page and people are supportive - he started a youtube acct and he's showing videos of taking his bag of tips and going into restaurants and paying for other's meals - with his change. He treated the servicemen at Buffalo Wild Wings - the restaurant got free publicity and were quite happy to accept his change and then the news vans pulled up.
Can't believe that some people can be so caustic when the kid is doing something good and should be admired.
I agree. But in this particular situation if it had been my restaurant I would have made one effort of some kind to get the bill paid in full, then let it go. And put up a sign.
The bill was paid in full.
In this case, the restaurant would have no legal right to refuse one form of payment and turn around and demand another.
Putting up a sign... if it's an issue the restaurant has on a regular basis, maybe, but I highly doubt that's the case. Personally, I think the bad publicity from putting up such a sign would outweigh any benefits.
But what if my bill is $13.42..... Should I not be able to pay the cashier in exact change and leave my tip for my server separately? Because if that is poor form, I am in trouble...... It is something I do quite often......
This guy didn't use coins to pay the change portion of his bill, he claims to habe paid $35 in coins. That's completely differnet from your scenario.
When I worked as a server, I didnt care if people payed a $1 or so in change, whatever. It was nice to have some change so that I could give customers back exact change. But carrying around $35 worth of coins in my apron? No, that would be annoying.
And before anyone says it, if I didnt have exact change I'd always round up in the customer's favor.
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Figures.
Forgot the happy pills today? It really doesn't affect you as you are neither a customer of the restaurant nor the server. For once a great story about a youth doing something good for someone else. I wish we saw more of this in the news.
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