Amelia wanted nothing more than to celebrate her husband’s promotion with a nice dinner out. But what should have been a joyful evening quickly turned into a confrontation she’d never forget. After leaving a $10 tip on their $85 bill, their waitress made a snide remark that changed everything: “Ten bucks? This isn’t the 1950s.”
The comment stopped Amelia in her tracks. She’d always considered herself a fair tipper, but the waitress’s blatant disrespect left her stunned. When the server doubled down by calling her a “cheapskate,” something inside Amelia snapped. Without hesitation, she reached back to the table, picked up the $10 bill, and pocketed it while staring the waitress straight in the eye.
The restaurant fell silent as other diners turned to watch the unfolding drama. The manager rushed over, ultimately escorting the rude waitress away. While Amelia knows she could have ignored the comment, she believes some lines shouldn’t be crossed. “Good service earns good tips,” she says. “Disrespect earns nothing.”
