On a lunch outing to Wynwood NYC in Staten Island with a friend and her boyfriend. I experienced a little dilemma.
My friend found this place and was really excited about wanting to try it out. The place was beautiful my eyes were drawn to the mural behind the bar. I wanted to ask for my own check so we wouldn’t have to split the bill later but was distracted by the restaurants decor and ambiance. I excused my self and took a trip to the Ladies room. If the restaurant looks good I have to check out the restroom. I’ve heard stories of restaurants that hand out champagne in the bathroom as if it was a mini social club just for girls. One year on my birthday I went to Beauty and Essex and forgot to see the infamous Ladies room and have had regrets. Vowing to never miss out on the adventures one may have on a trip to the restroom.
I asked my friend if she would order for me forgetting to mention to put it on a separate check. One bathroom mirror selfie later I was back at the table sipping on my seltzer water and lemon. We caught up on tv shows and made small talk until the food arrived. We ordered Bang Bang Cauliflower Skewers, Pork Buns and a steak sandwich. My friend and I shared the Skewers with our pork buns.
The bill came I took a look at it and said it was $200 as a joke, my friends boy friend asked for a look for himself. Upon glance he made a commotion as if it was an expensive bill which was a bit embarrassing. My friend said “Thank you for covering it” and to tease him I went along and said “Yes, Thank you for treating us’. He started to complaining about how he’s trying to save money, and this was too much. I responded with “It’s funny how earlier you were trying to show me how much money you had saved in your account and now you don’t have money?” earlier I declined with a dismissive response of “its not any of my business how much you have saved.” I don’t know if he was trying to show me because he was proud of it or he was trying to brag. Again not my business.
My friend has spent a lot of money on him. Especially when he has played victim about never having enough. Yet he always has enough money to spend on the things he wants like cos-play wigs and costumes. I decided to remind him “She is your girl friend you can spend some money on her. We all know she's spent enough on you, Just pay the bill.” I know it was a jerk thing to say but it’s true. Eventually he agrees to pay still making a fuss about it. When the check comes back I decided to push it further and say “Now be a nice person and leave a good tip at least $12 dollars minimum.” Again he started to make a big deal about it and looked at me with blank death stare. I am not intimidated by blank stares especially the blank stare of a guy wearing bright green contacts. I responded with “You can give me the death stare all you want, I will continue to say things, now give the waitress a $12 dollar tip.” My friend pokes my thigh and gives me a thumbs up from under the table. I smile and added “They work hard for their money.”
I felt good sticking up for my friend and voicing her thoughts. I don't think he's ever worked in the tipping industry. People need to recognize that a person that works on tips works harder.
*When tipping, the tip should reflect on the attention, attitude and service they give you. Tip accordingly and don’t be that guy!
“It’s nice to receive, it’s even nicer to give.”
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