"I felt like I was 17 again, like all the progress I made just vanished."

Welcome back internet enthusiasts. In 2024, we’re more progressive than we ever were before. You can’t throw around slurs like you used to (thank goodness), and if you do, other people may get involved. There’ s also a lot of debate around tipping servers. You’re either on one side, or the other. Either you’re for tipping, and you like to tip to show your appreciation, or you refuse to tip on principle. It can cause strife even between friends and family members. The tippers are holier than tho…

Memes to send at the end of a Friday night shift.

Would you like to add a tip?

It goes without saying that personal hygiene is super important, but people often have different levels of cleanliness. Some shower twice a day, others every couple of days, and some, well… they never shower at all. Back when I was waitressing, I remember how much I used to hate coming home smelling like a kitchen. It was awful… the smell was stuck in my hair, my clothes, everything. I would immediately shower and then go hang out with friends. If I didn't, they would make fun of me (in a light…

Once upon a time, I was a server, waltzing to and fro, here and there, taking orders, bringing extra sauce, and sticking candles in the cake customers would bring on their birthdays. I will be honest, not a day goes by that I don't thank the heavens I'm not working in that industry anymore. Too many Karens and Kens out there that I simply do not have the patience for at this time. Towards the end, I was probably a pretty bad waitress, simply because I really despised the job. One thing stands o…

Would you be flattered or offended?

Red flags at every intersection

Work might not be the best time to hit on someone

Waiters and waitresses rely heavily on tips to supplement their wages; it's just a fact of life. Unfortunately, that's the way the industry is, and we all know it needs to change. But until that happens, if you can afford to eat at a restaurant , you can probably afford to leave a tip for your wait staff, especially if they've done a good job. But some people take it upon themselves to determine whether or not their server needs a tip without really knowing their circumstances. You can learn a…

Another day at the restaurant