Waitress provokes fed-up customers after claiming that ‘gratuity’ isn’t a tip — and why they should give even more

Here’s a tip that no one asked for. A self-identified waitress recently took to social media with a simple message for patrons: gratuity is not a tip. “Gratuity is gratuity, and a tip is a tip,” the woman said in a TikTok video that’s made the rounds on social media, reigniting the heated discussion surrounding … Read more

Shake Shack responds to alleged ‘no tip’ fee slapped on customer’s bill

Shake Shack responds to alleged ‘no tip’ fee slapped on customer’s bill

They’re denying the Shake-down accusations. Shake Shack has addressed viral allegations that it imposed a “no tip” fee at self-checkout, claiming that the apparent surcharge was actually a glitch in the system. The controversy erupted after TikTok creator B.D. Powell claimed he was charged for not leaving a gratuity at one of the burger monger’s … Read more

DoorDash driver delivers food in Beverly Hills — and reveals how much the wealthy really tip

DoorDash driver delivers food in Beverly Hills — and reveals how much the wealthy really tip

A YouTuber put Beverly Hills’ famously deep pockets to the test by spending a day delivering food around the ritzy California enclave — and walked away with a whopping $346 after scoring some jaw-dropping tips. YouTuber iamBrandon headed to the 90210 armed with a delivery bag, a $150 secondhand e-bike and zero previous DoorDash or … Read more

Shake Shack customer alleges restaurant raised prices on food after selecting ‘no tip’ on a self-pay kiosk

Shake Shack customer alleges restaurant raised prices on food after selecting ‘no tip’ on a self-pay kiosk

They thought it was a real Shake-down. Just in case guilt tipping wasn’t already running amok. An incensed customer has accused Shake Shack of raising the prices on their order after they didn’t leave a gratuity at the self-checkout kiosk. “My wife says that if you don’t tip at Shake Shack, they make it more … Read more

Massive debate sparked after customer asked to tip kitchen staff: ‘Fear something’s going to be messed with our food’

Massive debate sparked after customer asked to tip kitchen staff: ‘Fear something’s going to be messed with our food’

Enough is enough. There’s no denying that tipping culture in America has gotten out of hand. It doesn’t matter if it’s a $7 coffee or a hefty bill at a bougie restaurant — everyone’s hands are extended out asking for a gratuity. It’s a hot topic that everyone seems to have an opinion on, including … Read more

Popeye’s self-service kiosk prompts customer for tip: ‘Delusional’

Popeye’s self-service kiosk prompts customer for tip: ‘Delusional’

Don’t forget to tip your robots. A hungry Popeyes customer visited the Great Lakes Crossing mall location in Auburn Hills, Michigan and ordered his meal at a kiosk. When it was time to pay, the self-service machine asked for a tip. The diner, who posted the exchange on a popular Facebook group called Retail Dead … Read more

Convicted cat burglar reveals No. 1 tip to avoid getting robbed or kidnapped in broad daylight

Convicted cat burglar reveals No. 1 tip to avoid getting robbed or kidnapped in broad daylight

This cat burglar’s not kitten around about keeping you safe.  Car jackings, muggings and surprise attacks during walks through a public parking lot or deck can all be avoided with hyper-vigilance, advises ex-con Jennifer Gomez.  “I spent 10 years in prison for being a cat burglar with really, really bad people,” Gomez, an inmate-turned-influencer, admitted to nearly 50,000 … Read more

Wahlburgers executive chef Paul Wahlberg has one big tip for the best burgers at your summer BBQ

Wahlburgers executive chef Paul Wahlberg has one big tip for the best burgers at your summer BBQ

As Americans fire up their grills for Memorial Day, Wahlburgers executive chef Paul Wahlberg said the best burgers are still the simplest ones — and the holiday always brings him back to memories of family cookouts growing up in Massachusetts. “My dad was that classic dad,” Wahlberg told Fox News Digital. “He cooked for us. My mom … Read more

Maryland mom steps up with sincere gesture for street vendor after her son stole $30 from tip jar on Twitch livesteam: ‘Wasn’t raised like that’

Maryland mom steps up with sincere gesture for street vendor after her son stole  from tip jar on Twitch livesteam: ‘Wasn’t raised like that’

A Maryland food vendor received a jaw-dropping surprise when the mom of a customer who swiped cash from his tip jar in a viral video showed up at his truck days later — ready to make things right. Muhsin Sarac, a Baltimore-based Twitch streamer who broadcasts his day-to-day hustle serving food under the username Musa_usa, … Read more

Experts weigh in on how much you should tip bartenders

Experts weigh in on how much you should tip bartenders

You’ve ordered drinks at the bar, and now it’s time to pay. Before you even see the total, the bartender hands you a tablet with a digital tip screen. The typical options are 18%, 20%, 25% — or “custom.” Welcome to one of America’s latest cultural dilemmas: How much should you tip your bartender? Bartenders from around … Read more

Following this diet tip is the ‘biggest mistake’ if you want to slim down — plus another trend that ‘usually causes weight gain’

Following this diet tip is the ‘biggest mistake’ if you want to slim down — plus another trend that ‘usually causes weight gain’

While we continue to be a nation at war with weight, not all diet advice gives us a competitive edge. In fact, one common hack dished up by dietitians and wellness experts may do more harm than good, and may even contribute to weight gain. A leading weight loss expert told The Post that you … Read more

Rude couple bans bartender from putting out ‘tacky’ tip jar at wedding: ‘I would be horrified if you asked my guests for tips’

Rude couple bans bartender from putting out ‘tacky’ tip jar at wedding: ‘I would be horrified if you asked my guests for tips’

It’s pretty standard to leave a cash tip for bartenders at weddings — especially if it’s an open bar. However, a young bartender named Hannah Borsenik revealed in a TikTok video — captioned “This labor isn’t, free people” — that she supposedly was “not allowed” by a couple to put out a tip jar at … Read more

‘Cheapskate’ diner takes back tip after being ‘humiliated’ by server — but is he in the right?

‘Cheapskate’ diner takes back tip after being ‘humiliated’ by server — but is he in the right?

He’d reached a “no tipping” point. A diner has divided commenters after rescinding a gratuity after a waitress “scolded” and “humiliated” him in front of the other customers, as detailed in a viral Reddit post. “I just can’t believe it happened the way that it did,” spluttered the bewildered Redditor. The incident reportedly occurred while … Read more

Dermatologist reveals her counterintuitive tip to prevent ingrown hairs after shaving

Dermatologist reveals her counterintuitive tip to prevent ingrown hairs after shaving

Shave it for later. Tired of post-shave bumps, redness and those pesky ingrown hairs? TikTok dermatologist Dr. Samantha Ellis is spilling her secrets to banishing them — and it’s downright opposite to what you’d expect. TikTok dermatologist Dr. Samantha Ellis — whose viral clip boasts 342,000 likes — is spilling the tea, and it’s downright … Read more

Restaurant worker was stiffed on a tip and then fired — but not for the reason you’d expect: ‘Risking a job over $7 is wild’

Restaurant worker was stiffed on a tip and then fired — but not for the reason you’d expect: ‘Risking a job over  is wild’

She served up sass — and got served a pink slip. A fired-up waitress has gone viral for calling out a diner who “stiffed” her on a tip — and then getting fired after she refused to apologize for it. TikTokker @picklejuicelover33 shared the drama in a now-viral video that’s racked up over 2 million … Read more

Identical twins celebrate their 100th birthday — and reveal tip for a long life

Identical twins celebrate their 100th birthday — and reveal tip for a long life

A pair of identical twins have just celebrated their 100th birthday- naming a love of sports as the secret to a long and happy life. Williams Casey — known as Bill — and his twin brother Jack celebrated their centenary together earlier this year with cake, drinks, and friends at his retirement home in Didcot, … Read more

Angry restaurant owner threatens to ‘slap the s–t out of’ customer who didn’t tip: ‘How are my staff supposed to make money?’

Angry restaurant owner threatens to ‘slap the s–t out of’ customer who didn’t tip: ‘How are my staff supposed to make money?’

An Illinois restaurant owner was caught on video closely following a customer down the street and chastising them, furious that they didn’t leave a tip on their $20 meal. The heated showdown exploded outside ramen shop Table to Stix in downtown Evanston on Saturday, April 19, when owner Kenny Chou turned the quiet block into … Read more

Should you tip for fast food or takeout?

Should you tip for fast food or takeout?

These days, customers who visit a restaurant to pick up a carryout order, or even a fast-food drive-thru, may be greeted by a prompt on the screen asking how much they’d like to tip. In some cases, it’s just a kiosk making the request, but other times the cashier might be waiting for the customer’s response. “It … Read more

Struggling server stiffed by Gen Z teens who gave her a rude note instead of a tip: ‘I was running my butt off’

Struggling server stiffed by Gen Z teens who gave her a rude note instead of a tip: ‘I was running my butt off’

They stiffed her — and then rubbed salt in the wound. A group of smug teens has gone viral after leaving a struggling waitress zero tip and a snarky four-word message on the receipt instead: “Wear a life jacket.” The 22-year-old server, who goes by Janet and works at a chain restaurant “in the southern … Read more

Hotel guest balks at request for ‘appreciation’ tip during stay: ‘Abso-f–king-lutely NOT’

Hotel guest balks at request for ‘appreciation’ tip during stay: ‘Abso-f–king-lutely NOT’

The dos and don’ts of tipping culture are often the center of debate, and one traveler blew up the conversation after sharing that they were blatantly encouraged to tip “should you wish to show appreciation” at a hotel. “Are we supposed to be tipping the hotels? Parking was $40/night and [there was] no breakfast,” a … Read more