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Displaying all articles tagged:
Tips
money
July 28, 2023
Apparently, Tipping Is for Olds
A new poll suggests avocado toast isn’t the only thing dividing generations financially.
By
Danielle Cohen
problem solving
Feb. 2, 2023
Everything You Need to Know About Tipping Right Now
15 to 20 percent doesn’t cut it anymore.
humor writing
May 2, 2021
Reclusive Former
Simpsons
Writer John Swartzwelder Emerges With Writing Advice
“It’s like a crappy little elf has snuck into my office and badly done all my work for me, and then left with a tip of his crappy hat.”
By
Rebecca Alter
tips
Oct. 13, 2020
Please Don’t Do This
A tip line is not the place to take an anti-mask stance.
By
Rachel Sugar
tipping
Sept. 8, 2020
Why Joe Biden’s Promise to End the Tipped Minimum Wage Is a Big Deal
It’s a pledge to offer more equitable, living wages for America’s workers.
By
Rachel Sugar
interviews
July 29, 2020
Can the No-Tipping Movement Survive?
Tip-free restaurants are more equitable and better for customers, but they’re in danger of disappearing.
By
Rachel Sugar
tips
Apr. 22, 2020
Customers Use Entire Stimulus Check to Tip Restaurant
It’s a kind gesture, but also revealing of the fact that workers have to rely on the generosity of customers.
By
Chris Crowley
#gulmantip
Mar. 26, 2020
Gary Gulman’s Comedy Tips: The Complete Collection
366 bits of wisdom, advice, and encouragement from the stand-up veteran.
By
Gary Gulman
tips
Jan. 7, 2020
It’s Time to Clean Your Coat
You’ve probably been wearing it for 60 consecutive days.
By
Sarah Spellings
humor writing
Nov. 4, 2019
Don’t Be a Jerk to Your Online Humor Editor
The editor of McSweeney’s shares some helpful tips about rejection.
By
Chris Monks
big tips
Aug. 12, 2019
Very Generous Diners Give Server a New Buick as a Tip
That’s a little more than 20 percent…
By
Chris Crowley
tips
July 3, 2019
Woman Leaves $5,000 ‘Revenge’ Tip With Boyfriend’s Credit Card
Altruism but make it petty!
By
Chris Crowley
tips
May 2, 2019
Hilaria Baldwin Can Do a Headstand in Stilettos
But it’s really not that impressive (according to her).
By
Sarah Spellings
the cut opinion pages
Jan. 29, 2019
How to Blow Out a Candle
You must practice patience and honor your self-worth.
By
Kelly Conaboy
tips
Nov. 2, 2018
The Red Sox Left a $195K Tip After a World Series Party
At least Boston’s baseball team takes care of its servers.
By
Chris Crowley
sexual abuse
Apr. 4, 2018
A National ‘Tip Out Day’ Will Raise Money to Fight Sexual Assault
The event now has 34 participants on three continents.
By
Clint Rainey
lawsuits
Dec. 6, 2017
Sushi Nakazawa Sued for Mishandling Tips
It’s alleged that owner Alessandro Borgognone and chef Daisuke Nakazawa failed to pay overtime and the minimum wage.
By
Chris Crowley
celebrities know best
Oct. 4, 2017
I Took Pregnancy Advice From Famous People
Being pregnant is so confusing. What do you eat? How much do you vomit? Only a celebrity would know the answer.
By
Rebecca Harrington
select all
Sept. 27, 2017
How to Tweet Longer Than 140 Characters
Twitter opened up its service to tweets of up to 280 characters. Here’s how to take advantage.
By
Max Read
nightmare deliveries
Aug. 2, 2017
Delivery Guy Leaves Note Threatening to Rob Customer Who Didn’t Tip
“Who knows” what a disgruntled Postmates employee “is capable of,” he wrote.
By
Clint Rainey
tax and spend
Apr. 26, 2017
Thoughtful Tax Protester Leaves Server ‘Personal Gift’ Since ‘Taxation Is Theft’
“This is not a tip. It is a personal gift and not subject to federal or state income taxes.”
By
Clint Rainey
wishes
Jan. 27, 2017
5 Tips for Netflix’s
Queer Eye for the Straight Guy
Reboot
Call it
Gay Eye for the Straight Guy.
By
E. Alex Jung
terrible customers
Dec. 1, 2016
Another Horrible Restaurant Customer Left a Hateful Receipt Message
Why does this keep happening?
By
Clint Rainey
tips
Oct. 13, 2016
NFL Rookie Leaves $500 Tip at Old College Bar Because Now He Can
Finally, a positive story involving the Eagles and gratuity.
By
Clint Rainey
awful customers
Aug. 19, 2016
Horrible Customers Write ‘We Only Tip Citizens’ on Their Receipt
The server was actually American, and they’ve now been banned.
By
Clint Rainey
dirtbag fashion
July 29, 2016
Hot Outside? Try Summer Jeans
The trend you’ve been waiting for.
By
Dayna Evans
tips
June 30, 2016
Man Writes ‘Gay Is Wrong!’ Instead of Actual Tip on IHOP Bill
This is the worst trend.
By
Clint Rainey
Original Video
June 23, 2016
7 Foods to Steer Clear of, According to a Food-Poisoning Expert
Sorry, lovers of rare meat.
By
Christine Nguyen
and
Cait Munro
Dining While Drunk
June 15, 2016
Drunk Man Generously Tips $1,000, Then Begs for It Back the Next Day
He thought he was giving $1 bills, not $100s.
By
Clint Rainey
Horrible Customers
May 3, 2016
Oxford Student Refuses to Tip Server Because She’s White
He said he was “unable to stop smiling” after she cried “typical white tears.”
By
Clint Rainey
Horrible Customers
Apr. 15, 2016
Truly Awful Customers Leave Hateful ‘Tip’ for Lesbian Server
They wrote “Leviticus 20:13,” which casually notes gay people “shall surely be put to death.”
By
Clint Rainey
Tips
Mar. 28, 2016
Bush’s Server Tweets Pic Saying He ‘Did’ 9/11
” … But he did me a solid and left me a hella tip.”
By
Clint Rainey
Tips
Mar. 21, 2016
Amy Schumer Left Two Bartenders a $1,000 Tip
It was during intermission at
Hamilton
.
By
Clint Rainey
Horrible Customers
Mar. 17, 2016
Customer Only Tips ‘Normal Looking People’
The incident occurred at Iowa’s famously eccentric Zombie Burger.
By
Clint Rainey
The Tipping Game
Mar. 3, 2016
Hillary Clinton Jumps on the No-Tipping Bandwagon
She also praised Governor Andrew Cuomo for his support of the Fight for $15.
By
Chris Crowley
Tips
Mar. 2, 2016
IHOP Calls ‘Black Ppl’ Receipt a ‘Teachable Moment’
First lesson: Maybe don’t call future racist receipts “teachable moments.”
By
Clint Rainey
The Tipping Game
Jan. 13, 2016
Chili’s Takes a Stand Against the Anti-Tipping Movement
The company doesn’t want its servers to forget the meaning of good service, or something.
By
Chris Crowley
Tips
Dec. 3, 2015
Here Are the Neighborhoods That Give Delivery Workers the Biggest Tips
Greenpointers are a generous bunch.
By
Clint Rainey
Menu Changes
Dec. 1, 2015
Renowned Brooklyn Pizzeria Adds 3 Percent Obamacare Surcharge to All Checks
At Franny’s menu prices will also rise to pay cooks higher wages.
By
Chris Crowley
Tips
Nov. 18, 2015
Customers Generously Tip Waitress Who Received a Racist Receipt
The note said, “Tip for U.S. citizens only.”
By
Clint Rainey
Tips
Nov. 12, 2015
Frustrated Server Takes to Facebook to Explain Why a Customer Was Wrong Not to
“… your insecurity as a woman is heartbreaking.”
By
Chris Crowley
tips
Nov. 9, 2015
Here Are Some Tips for Cool-Dad Barack Obama on How to Use His Facebook Page
Don’t mess this up, bud.
By
Dayna Evans
Special Delivery
Oct. 15, 2015
That Church’s $1,000 Tip Saved the Domino’s Driver From Eviction
Her good humor about getting semi-humiliated totally paid off.
By
Clint Rainey
Tipping
Oct. 15, 2015
Why One NYC Sous-Chef Will Be Happy When Tipping Is Eliminated Forever
“Such a radical change in the system will come at a price, and I’m worried and intrigued to see what that is.”
By
Chris Crowley
Video Feed
Oct. 14, 2015
Watch This Pastor Awkwardly Tip a Domino’s Driver $1,000 During His Sermon
“I hope that this can help you. I don’t know what’s going on in your life.”
By
Clint Rainey
i am not oprah
Oct. 12, 2015
Oprah Finally Reveals How to Achieve Full Oprah
She’s into twitter, not Twitter.
By
Allison P. Davis
tips
Oct. 5, 2015
How to Get Out of Any Party Conversation
A helpful guide.
By
Josh Gondelman
and
Joe Berkowitz
Tips
Oct. 1, 2015
Servers Are Complaining About Jamie Oliver’s Tipping Policy
They claim it’s so unfair that they sometimes “pay to work.”
By
Clint Rainey
tips
Aug. 27, 2015
Daniel Craig’s One Weird Trick to Cure Hangovers
You’ll never guess whom he learned it from.
By
Dayna Evans
Tips
Aug. 21, 2015
Restaurant Chain Gets Caught Stealing All of an Automatic Service Charge
The U.K.’s Côte is under fire.
By
Clint Rainey
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