*Story 1:* If I was OP, I would've just shouted "I'm sorry, sir, but this is a family establishment and I would appreciate it if you did not talk about my appearance as if I was a sex worker." Seriously. I hate this old stereotype that waitstaff have to look sexually attractive. Their job is to welcome and serve guests. NOT to make all the men hard under the dinner table.
I was thinking the same thing! I would have said something along the lines of "My job is to bring you food and drinks, not to shake my a** in front of you for cash. You want that service? Go down to a strip club,".
First story: if someone told me to try losing weight and putting on more makeup in order to get a tip, I would have said "Oh, that's okay looks like you need the money more than me since you're not that cute yourself!" With a big smile on my face 😁
I would have collected their literature, put it in an envelope, and put it in their church's collection plate with a note mentioning their parishioners seem to think this crap pays bills.
Or, if you're feeling really snarky, make seven copies of that literature, and put it in the collection plate with a note saying "Behold! The Lord has returned your generosity seven fold! Pity you decided to give pamphlets instead of money."
Every decent religious person would be offended by this family. Clearly this family don’t pay attention to what Jesus does in the Bible-because they missed the point.
Last story: About forty years ago Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn arrived at a cafe I was working at, with several kids in tow. They behaved beautifully, kept their kids in line, enjoyed the food and tipped generously when they got the cheque. I guess they never heard that they were entitled to special treatment. Mel Gibson came in about the same time (he was working on the same film) and was also an appreciative customer. I remember he had the seafood lasagna. Bob Hope was very nice. Jerry Lewis was not.
I've read a lot of stories about how rude and unpleasant Jerry Lewis was in person. Some people have everything in the world but insist on being miserable and making everyone miserable. Funny that his on-screen persona was to be a comedian though.
@@CitiesTurnedToDust He may have started out as very likable guy and later on these famous people start to believe their own publicity. It could be they respond to the sycophants around them who give false praise. I personally never found his brand of humour that funny. His counterpart, Dean Martin was a nicer guy apparently. But they are both on the other side now. He may come back as a pauper and get to know the meaning of humility.
We all know how many story there are of "influencer" from Instagram, youtube, twitch, etc. that thing that their 100 follower (99 of them being familly & bots) are big enough to demand (not ask) for freebies in exchange of exposure. There is just so much that's destroying my faith in humanity :P
My husband and I own a cafe and have quite a few Karen stories. One of my favs is. During a holiday when our cafe was so busy the line was out the door a Karen had ordered 4 coffees and 2 toasties. The coffee came before the food and she wasn't happy. Every waiter or waitress that walked past she would yell at. Where's my food how long is it going to be. She was told politely that the kitchen is overwhelmed and it won't be too much longer. My husband won't stand for people abusing his staff so when he was told of what had gone on he went and spoke to her. She said where's my food I have places to be. i can't wait here forever. My husband said I'm sorry ma'am I'll give you your money back and you can be on your way. Right after she had her money one of the chefs yells out 2 ham cheese toasties! Karen looked excited until my husband said sorry guys the customer doesn't want them anymore you can eat them for lunch! The look of defeat on her face was priceless 🤣
Story 5: Good on the owner to have a "No free meals" policy. You might be the the most famous person on planet Earth, but you still gotta pay for that meal. Even videogames taught me that. Dining and Dashing can apply to all
I've literally seen this bumper sticker: "Freedom OF religion doesn't mean freedom FROM religion." People basically believe you're free to chose whatever sect of Christianity you want.
@@nathanbrady8529 Unfortunately, that’s very accurate. There’s a car I see around sometimes that literally has a vanity plate that is “for god” (I had previously thought license plates had to include numbers, but apparently not in Missouri). Now the plate itself actually doesn’t bother me at all. I mean, it’s theirs. They might as well have fun with it. What does bother me is that if someone got a plate that says “for satan” or anything like that, it would probably be vandalized, and the cops probably wouldn’t care. Yes, I’m just theorizing, however I’m not pulling it out of nowhere. Someone took a sharpie to my friend’s girlfriend’s pro choice bumper sticker. Her landlord told her the person wasn’t identifiable on the security camera and discouraged her from trying to make a report of any kind to anyone. Vandalizing a car is wrong, obviously, no matter what they have on it. The first amendment does protect poor taste. But ever since then, when I see the Jesus themed minivan, I always think to myself that there’d probably be a statewide manhunt if anyone took a sharpie to it. Missouri: where it’s illegal for our police to cooperate with the ATF (true story).
Story 2: I worked at a pizza buffet in high school, and the after church crowd was always the worst. Dunno what it was about going to church, but it always made people so entitled afterwards. Even our very religious manager described them as "a plague of locusts". We would see a bunch of them also get water cups then get soda in them, too (not a huge deal, but stealing is stealing).
Controversial take: it's because "modern Christians" are actually the false religion warned of in the Bible. It fits the descriptions of what to watch out for. Plus all the other religions already existed if one of those was the false religion then it would have pointed that(those) one(s) out with the descriptions, instead the descriptions tell about how it is a twisted version. The way these church goers all act is not in alignment with the Bible's actual teachings at all. They are practicing the false religion. And that is why they are a plague of locusts, because they actually are not a part of God's love for this world. They are a plague upon this earth
Story 1: That's pretty much sexual harassment, and comes close enough to a "business proposition" (giving a tip/money compensation only if she forces herself to look more like a sex object) that I'd be tempted to report them for that, even though I know it wouldn't lead to anything. Story 2: That poor server is essentially being held as a religious hostage. I hate this kind of crap. I used to work on Sundays serving the after church crowd. It was easy enough to wait for prayers to be finished before taking orders or serving. But this family really takes the cake, forcing their religion on someone already restricted by the rules of their job. I had a former family member (divorce took care of that problem) and her family try to force us to go to church during our visit to their city. Most church-going people I know would skip church if they have guests visiting. But, oh no, not them. Basically said it was rude if we didn't attend. My blood-related family member put his foot down and said we didn't have to go if we didn't want to, but I could tell that she and her family were really pissed at us. I'm not religious, and, no, I'm not going to force myself to sit through hours of self-righteous proselytization. Story 3: They are trying to scam for a free meal. Story 4: He is trying to scam for a free extra entree. Story 5: Comped meals for celebrities? Is this a thing? Don't they make enough money to just pay for their meals? I think that girl is confusing "famous" with "infamous".
I haven't heard of celebrities being comped to eat at restaurants. That said, businesses do sometimes give celebrities "freebies" in exchange for celebrity endorsements or with the expectation that those freebies be used publicly so that it acts as a form of advertisement (This thing must be great if my favorite celeb uses it!).
Churches at which I have worshipped and now do do NOT condone this sort of religious nonsense. A group of us go to the local golf club after the Sunday service for fellowship not evangelism or proselytizing. We do say grace before eating but once the service is over relationship with God returns to the personal. I could say more but that may run into uncharted waters. Ok, one. The Pope once said, an atheist doing good is a good man. Not our place to condemn anyone.
@@andrewstackpool4911 I used to go to church, and I went to a religious school for a few years, so I am schooled in the teachings of at least where I went, and I still kept my old Bible, mostly to use against folks who try to twist verses to suit their own purposes (though now we have online Bibles). I ran into a lot of hypocrisy and other nasty business, being aware of it even as a kid, and I just couldn't go back to it as a result. There are some accepting churches in my current area, but I don't need faith, except in my own self, to be a good person.
Story 2: I was once in a similar situation to OP where a group of strangers insisted I pray with them. Instead I quoted Matthew 6:5-6 (NIV): "And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you."
@@hikariyagaza I'm an atheist. In self defense, I've committed those verses to memory. Incidentally, they're part of the Sermon on the Mount, so they're not an obscure bit of Jesus' teaching.
I got to remember that one. I have a friend who is holier than thou when it comes to prayer. She ALWAYS has to do it out loud and in front of everyone. And she ridicules me for not doing it. I pray but I do it privately.
Story 1: After that jerk said that OP should have said: And if you weren't such an raging asshole I might not have spit in your drinks...have a nice evening!
Last story, I can actually relate. There was a guy who had his wife and kids at the restaurant I was working at, I was a table busser. When he thought no one was paying attention he tried to slip out without paying the bill. I was paying attention and saw what he was trying to do. I immediately got my boss and so sweetly asked her if the guy paid his bill. She quickly ran after him and caught him. He looked embarrassed that he was caught and when he came inside I heard him apologize and say he forgot to pay. I call BS on that after what I saw. He also knew it was me that got my boss and basically tattled on him. So he glared at me and I glared back. He quickly walked back to his car and we never saw him or his family again.
I once had a family ask me to pray with them. I grabbed the Thor's Hammer I wear on a thick brass chainmaile chain around my neck and pledged to fight and die on the battlefield to secure my place in Valhalla. Loudly. Four of my friends (also bearded dudes with long hair) who were eating just 2 tables away raised their glasses and shouted "OLA ODIN!" rotflmao it was my favorite day as a server ever.
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Story 5: I felt so bad for that young server. Like, this was probably his first job and wasn't used to dealing with all sides of people yet, and he gets landed with an actual criminal! I can only imagine how mortified he felt when he realized that one of his customers skipped out on the bill. But that was certainly not on him. I'm glad she got caught.
I worked as a server in a diner before. I had a similar experience as op in story 2. I'm not a Christian (im rastafari by birth and cultural history) but, this family was the Bible thumping church family type. Long story short, after I refused to pray with them because I had 4 other tables, they rudely told me that I was going to hell because I didn't want to pray with them. They were formally asked to leave the diner after that.
Story #1: Hard to do in the heat of the moment, but one of the best comebacks is to simply say the same things back at him regarding his personality and manners. He thinks you don't look good enough? Tell him his personality isn't good enough, then tell him you're just being honest.
Story 1: that’s literally sexual harassment. I would have banned him. Done it before. Would do it again. I protect my staff. Story 2: this has happened to my as a server. Once, I joined in. Another time, I didn’t have time. They weren’t happy about it.
A friend of mine appeared on Judge Judy as a witness for the plaintiff, but the case was easy enough that they didn't need to speak at all. They didn't go around demanding free stuff like the gal in story 5. All they say on Facebook was "hey guys the episode featuring us is happening this week." Apparently the defendant was a problem.
2nd story, I used to work in restaurants also. At one place that I managed, we had church groups come in on Sunday. They were so cheap they would drink water and share meals. They would run the wait staff ragged and never leave a tip. Instead they would leave pamphlets about their religion and church. One day I went to their church during Sunday service, I asked the Minister if I could speak, and I told the congregation that I am banning them from my restaurant. I told them how rude, arrogant and cheap they are. The minister was speechless. I explained how the servers rely on tip s as their wage and a zero tip is unacceptable. I also told them not everyone has the same beliefs. I then left. We never saw any of them again.
I would have told the praying family, "If you want another server, you can have one ..... AT ANOTHER RESTAURANT. Now, please leave and don't comeback."
First Story: She should said something to the effect of "I'm so sorry but Hooters is two blocks down and round the corner". Last Story: I had no idea to be famous you only had to be on a show that is viewed by the mostly unemployed.
Back when I worked as a server we ALL hated Sundays because of the cheap religious nuts we’d have to deal with once their services were over. Preaching, no tips, church pamphlets or other crap. The worst was the stuff that looked like folded cash but was actually either a prayer or church info.
as a christian, that's disgusting. First of all, sharing the gospel is different than this (shoving it down someone's throat). Second, tipping is absolutely necessary due to the whole money issue of restaurants. Not to mention the whole hypocrisy. If money doesn't matter to you, then tipping should be just fine, right? Also, God calls us to be generous and give to those that are needy (not saying OP was needy in any way, just mentioning.) SO JUST TIP AND TREAT THE WAITRESS HOW YOU WISH TO BE TREATED. THE "GOLDEN RULE" IS THE RULE FOR SELF AND NOT TO TELL OTHERS SO YOU WOULD BE TREATED BETTER.
Being on TV doesn't make someone a celebrity. Two guys I went to high school with back in the early 90's made it to national TV. They were on America's Most Wanted.
I have a few restaurants that I frequent, and one of my favourite things to do is to ask the servers what they recommend. I don't ask for changes, I don't ask for subs, I just trust the staff and the chefs to supply good food. Hey, it works for me.
Story 2: My family would sometimes go out after chruch but always left a tip and never prayed in public. We find more comfertable for everyone. That family was just inconsiderate, not everyone goes to church, respect that fact.
Working in a restaurant, we got those pamphlets ALL the time. Sometimes they'd wave you over and act like it's a big tip/gesture of appreciation. And some are always in the bathroom.
Story #1.. when I was in college I had a gal tell me I was fat. I said I may be fat, but you’re ugly and I can lose weight!!! She never said that again!!
The guy trying to re-invent everything on the menu reminded me of my last ex... She claimed problems with certain foods, so I had no trouble carefully checking menus before going onto a restaurant to be seated. The problem was that I lost count of how many times she'd place her order... and then give our server instructions on how to prepare the food. Not just substitutions; actual seasoning and COOKING instructions. This happened at "casual dining" places as much as at fairly expensive reservations-and-tie-only places. I lost a lot of money in tips back in those days...
If I've learned anything from these stories from servers working in upscale or upscale-ish places, it's that money can't buy class. I'll never understand how some people can behave like this with no sense of shame whatsoever.
Some celebrities tip well. I recall a Rodney Dangerfield anecdote where, after a fine meal with his friends, he asked the waitress, “What’s the biggest tip you ever got?” She replied, “A thousand dollars.” He said, “Well, here’s TWO thousand dollars!” She thanked him effusively. Then he asked, “Who gave you the thousand dollar tip?” She replied, “You did, sir!”
@@impagain My church is the same as far as working Sundays. I used to work in a thrift store run by the church, and we didn't have to work on Sundays either 😊
@@heathermiller5765 Lots of churches make rules. That is what religion is. I note that the "no Sunday work" rule has softened a whole bunch in my lifetime.
We actually had a guest who not only made special requests regarding her entree, but had the server give the cook specific step by step instructions on how to cook her meal.
I once had an old lady in my restaurant actually beat a waitress with her cane got arrested, and the landowner got really drunk started fighting customers. Because he got arrested he used a boat crane to take our garbage bin a mile away. He got arrested again. One nice employee had to take our trash in the back of his truck.
OP1: Everyone at that table is also an A. I had a guy I was out with pull thsmat once and I'd like to say I read him the riot act but didn't because two other guys in my party did it first.
I'm so mad that these managers only half-assed stuck up for their employees. If the customers keep harassing the employees, even after talking to them, then the managers need to kick those garbage people out. Especially the ones who return every week to continue the abuse and never tip.
"probably out of vicarious embarrassment" WHAT?!?!? I have been using "secondhand embarrassment" all these years, but apparently i could have been saying VICARIOUS embarrassment!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i have lived my entire life incorrectly
Story 4 : I am a super picky eater, but I've never been rude like this in a restaurant. At worst, I will order something very plain and just suck it up. It sucks being so picky, but that's a me problem, not the cook's and certainly not the waiter's.
The TV appearance one ... I was FEATURED on BBC America back during the 2008 Presidentual Elections. They interviewed several people from our town/area regarding the election. Some of us (including me) were interviewed more than once and then again AFTER the election. My father joked that I could add International Political Commentator to my resume because of this. My son (who is now 16) was also featured during those segments because let's face it ... a mom with a young child makes for good TV. But while I was amused and somewhat proud of being one of the featured residents, I never asked for special treatment around town. I was seen on TV not only in America but in Great Britain ... which still isn't really a big deal overall.
I'm surprised that none of the other servers were like I'm sorry I refused to serve you after that aura crack. Their reason for not wanting to serve him is because she has a bad aura lol.
I had a server who basically abandoned us. We couldn't leave since we couldn't pay. When she finally came back and we paid, she copped an attitude when we didn't tip her. Like dude you basically left us alone all night and never serviced us... You can't expect a tip that you didn't earn...
I laughed so hard at all of these stories because I was a waitress for over 25 years and I have had every single one of these Karen's several times over. I am very sarcastic and have a quick witt so I just had fun with them at their expense of course 😂😂
Story 1. This is one of the reasons I'm glad tipping is not normally done here in Australia. That had nothing to do with service, it was pure sexual harassment!
First story: Umm.....you're supposed to be there for food, not eye candy, if that buttmunch is gonna act like that he needs to eat at strip clubs only.
Story 1. Do they really think an attractive woman would even go out with them? An attitude like that just seems to ooze out and make women run away as fast as they can.
I appeared in an interview on TV way back in the early ‘90’s when I was in my early 20’s. The night after it was aired, people were coming up to me and asking for photo’s and my autograph and I really wasn’t interested as I’ve never been like that towards ‘real’ celebrities myself ! I just treat everybody with the same respect. One of the bars I was in, I’d had my drink so long before I managed to take a sip that it had gotten warm ! If this is how people treat ‘stars’, I’d hate to be ‘mega famous’ !
Story 2: this is why I only believe in the spirit of religion and not the letter because these idiots use religion as an excuse for their poor behavior because they are god fearing believers.
I had a fool customer when I worked at a clothing store that was praying and preaching to all of us other customers were shocked and pissed she leveled her attention on me ,I looked shocked and told her she has pentagrams in her eyes ! She left fast never saw her again.
Story 2 reminds me of recent restaurant trips. I tip 20% unless something seriously is wrong (only once did that happen) or the waiter waitress impressed me so I tip more (more often happens). Anyways the cushion that I sat at was flip flopping when I sit or get up. I paid everything including 20% tip and than told the waitress about the seat to prevent injury to the next person
A $6 tip on an $80 bill? A 7.5% tip… could they be any cheaper. Last story: I’m so glad you called the police and they found her. She had “Karen” written all over her. So what if she was on video on a TV show for a few minutes. It didn’t make her Lady Diana, Oprah, Jennifer Lopez, Ellen DeGenres or anyone else with high popularity and fame. Even Julia Robert’s, Meryl Streep or Lady GaGa or any of the other famous ladies would expect their bills to be free because of who they are. I’m amazed by people who think they are more important than they are. I hope she got some time and learned a valuable lesson.
Second story... after they started pushing their religion, if I was the manager, I would have asked them to leave and not come back. Right to religious choice is also the right to not have a religion. the trying to force their religion is dispicable and is not what religion is for.
Leading others to Christ is what Christians are to do. The people in the second story are an excellent example of how not to do that. They'll never win people with that attitude and approach. I've gone to restaurants many times after Sunday morning worship, both with just my family and with other members. Not once do I ever recall asking the waiter to pray with us. Usually we found an opportune moment to do so while the waiter was gone.
I come from a Christian family and I'm Christian too. We never ask our servers to pray with us. We don't make a spectacle of ourselves either (after all, you're not SUPPOSED to do that) we simply pray over the food and then we continue on business as usual.
It's truly sad how some so-called Christains think that loudly bashing people over the head with their beliefs and acting like entitled jerks is going to somehow get people to want to follow their religion. They are the same class of people who stand on a street corner with a megaphone screaming at people that they all are going to burn in hell. What makes it even more pathetic is that had they bothered to read that bible they never shut up about they would learn that their actions fly in direct opposition to what the bible states Jesus preached.
@Corey Forbis Sadly I guess they believe they're part of an elite group so nothing they do or say is ever wrong. They forgot one important detail; They're human too and therefore they possess the same flaws as any other human in the world. They don't suddenly become these divine and pure beings just because of the faith they follow.
Depends on your religious sect. The Bible actually has passages forbidding public prayer... probably because there was a time that praying to the Christian God would get you killed, but it's still in there.
It's idiots like this that make me avoid organised religion like the plague. I have my own spiritual beliefs but have no need for greedy middlemen. God and I have an understanding.
First Story ~ No Tip... Next time you get a jerk like that, ask if he noticed the name of the restaurant as he came in. Make him tell you the name. Then remind him that if it doesn't say "Hooters," the establishment isn't using sex as an advertising technique.
Story 1- I don't care who you are, if you don't have enough money to tip then you don't have enough money to go out. That guy needs to take a long walk off of a short pier... Story 2- Jeez... "You should go to church- not work on Sunday..." Yeah, but you don't have a problem going to a restaurant to eat, do you! I can't even count how many times I heard someone say that to me when I was a bartender in a restaurant, that and I was serving the devil's juice to everyone. The worst is getting the fake $5 tip saying "This is to save your immortal soul!" with nothing else.
A friend waited on George Clooney and a large table of friends. He was both extremely polite and kind and left a HUGE tip. That's class as a celebrity.
As for story #2, I’m Buddhist, and I’ve never had a problem with others praying for me. I’m happy to accept any good will, even if it won’t pan out the way they’d like. Back in college, my girlfriend at the time belonged to a religious group that felt that they needed to pray for me when they found out I’m Buddhist. My GF was furious, and I just laughed it off saying “thanks for the luck”. I ended up having one of the best semesters ever!
That's a healthy attitude. Still, it's a little worse if you're in a subservient position, working for your livelihood, and people are in your workplace proclaiming that you are morally inferior.
Story 2: I live in a community that has a lot of churches, literally five churches in and around my area. And yet I have not encountered people ultra-religious and actively pray for people' well-being while they're working. That is next-level weird!
2nd story: [On my 'turn'] 'Please Lord, forgive these Pharisees for their infidelity with your word. May they be humbled by the reality of their views on spreading your Word. Amen.'
I'll be honest, if I don't tip someone, I will tell them why. When I don't tip, there is a valid reason,not just because they're fugly and I want them to know why since some people will beat themselves up over that.
The after church crowd is the REAL reason Chic-fil-A is closed on Sundays. Personally I would have probably told that Karen, “Shema Y’srael, Adonai Eluhenu, Adonai Echad. My G-d is your god’s daddy.”
I think the reason certain people in the after church crowds act so entitled is because they just got their sin forgiveness card renewed and feel safe enough to start filling it up again. They need to understand that there is a huge difference between asking forgiveness and expecting forgiveness...whether it be from man or god.
@@meh2510 Yep. Enough of these folks are so smug there is actually a bumper sticker sold that says "Christians aren't perfect, just forgiven" and people willingly put them on their own cars. IOW, they take being "forgiven" as a right, so they can just skip over the whole part about repentance and becoming better people.
Always remember, people who are famous enough to make you wanna give them a gift are famous enough to pay for it. Generosity is meant for people who need help.
Story 3: "I'm so sorry. None of our other servers are willing to tolerate YOUR attitude. Eat elsewhere. I will summon the police, have you trespassed, and inform other local restaurants of your attitude. Good night"
Story #3 I'm afraid that if I'd been the manager, the second the Karen said the server had an "ugly aura" I would have invited her to get the hell out.
Story 3. Personally, I think the server *was* rude. That whole business with the beers really got my goat. A competent server would have narrowed the field down with a couple of simple questions (draft or bottled, strength, light or dark). I also would have expected the cutlery to be individually placed. And I'm not sure that promoting servers on the basis of how much they sell is a good idea, since it means they'll likely recommend the most expensive options. But then, I *hate* US restaurants: they just want to hustle you out of the door as quickly as possible so they can get more covers, and the tipping regime is heinous.
Story 2 really upset me. I am a Christian, the majority of my life revolves around church and church based activities with my wife. This family is absolutely insane and I would publicly rebuke them (I've already done that to other Christians when they act like buttholes.) James 2: 18 comes to mind. But someone will say, “You have faith, and I have works.” Show me your faith without your works, and I will show you my faith by my works. Merely professing with your mouth does not mean you are saved. If your actions are cold and your treatment of people is not compassionate then I have severe doubts about your salvation. How we act is a larger show of our faith than just merely trying to pray publicly and force a waitress to pray with you when they don't want it. Like I get it, my wife and I have prayed in restaurants and for the staff but we would never dream of forcing people to participate. Thats terrible form. I don't have time to get the rest ofnmy thoughts out, but that story caused me to pause the video and go on a rant in my car on the way to work. Lastly, may Christ bless all of you and give you guidance, wisdom and discernment in your day to day actions all.
Spoken like a sincere believer who understands the message of the Gospel. But I don't think that story was _really_ about religion as much as it was about exerting power over others: it wasn't a warm invitation to pray, it was a demand to obey. Folks like this are like poison, and are found outside of religious communities as well (as r/EntitledPeople shows over and over).
7:35 Let me preface this by saying I am not a Christian. I volunteered at a particular church reference center for several years. The shift supervisor and church member staff always said a prayer before the start, and I nearly always excused myself from this ritual. One day the supervisor asked, in a friendly manor, why I wouldn’t pray with them, and I smiled and explained that since I was of a different faith that did not have the tradition of oral prayer, I felt uncomfortable standing with them while they did so. She then requested that I stand with their group during the time, praying in my own way. I sighed, chanted softly to myself as they prayed, and it was fine.
2nd story: I’d *politely* quote “ ‘give unto Caesar what is Caesar’s and unto god what is god’s.’ I’m on the clock, ma’am. This is my boss’ time, not mine or, sadly, god’s. Have a nice day.” (Mic drop)
Story 1. Nice person, not. While she was in shock, she should have called for the manager or else gone to see him. That comment is not only vile it is also sexual harassment. Story 2. That couple had absolutely no right to act as they did especially the initial criticism of the OP and manager. That praying loudly and no doubt annoying other customers is pure hypocrisy and that they continued harassment. I suggest they go take a long hard look at the Gospels again. Story 3. Obviously, this charming table group are unused to upper market restaurants as OP is spot on all the way through. I love the comment that she threw the silverwear at them. And ugly aura??? As manager I think I would have been inclined to say, "Oh I'm so sorry, perhaps Taco Bells is more to your liking." Story 4. He must see himself as some sort of aficionado Italiano. Love to see him try that in Rome. Story 5. Beautifully handled by OP and I'm surprised little miss movie star didn't go round selling autographs. I think her opening comments re REAL celebrities by and large sums it all..
When I hear stories like #2, two things come to mind- the first is an old saying that your true religion is what you practice when you leave church, the second is the these people seem to practice what an old pastor called "church-ianity" ie: putting on the trapping of the church without really practising the deeper meanings. It almost seems they want to show how religious they are. Inviting someone to pray with you is alright, though may not necessarily be appropriate in someone's workplace. however, leaving no tip and coming back week after week to try to "save" them is not appropriate at all. Discussing christianity and encouraging people to join to save their souls is part of the doctrine. However, this is not the way to go about it, and if the person isn't comfortable with it in the first place, is sure to drive them further away, as OP shows.
Kind of reminds me of a Mark Twain quote. "A classic is a book everyone wants to 'have read' but nobody wants to read." Its all about putting on appearances.
Yeah... the religious family... if they specifically asked for me, I'd go straight to my manger and tell them "they can sit there all they want but I will not serve them." and be sure to actively ignore them the entire time.
The picky eater story. I was once at a restaurant where they had a bison burger along with traditional beef burgers. The bison burger had a non usual side and topping. I asked my server if it was possible for me to have it with fries and the traditional toppings of lettuce and tomatoes. Luckily because they served regular burgers my accommodations weren’t unreasonable. I left my server a nice tip
Yorkshire pudding is like an American popover, toad in the hole is best with mashed potatoes, veg and onion gravy. Stinking Bishop is similar in consistency to brie, here in the UK we have lots of strong flavoured cheeses
OP should have called the Dr. Phil show about her antics. Then she really might have became famous. I'm sure Dr. Phil would have something to say about delusions of grandeur.
*Story 1:* If I was OP, I would've just shouted "I'm sorry, sir, but this is a family establishment and I would appreciate it if you did not talk about my appearance as if I was a sex worker."
Seriously. I hate this old stereotype that waitstaff have to look sexually attractive. Their job is to welcome and serve guests. NOT to make all the men hard under the dinner table.
100%
I would have asked him if he was trying to make a whore out of me. Loudly.
I was thinking the same thing! I would have said something along the lines of "My job is to bring you food and drinks, not to shake my a** in front of you for cash. You want that service? Go down to a strip club,".
I hate it, too, but I'm afraid it's a sad reality in our world. Your suggested response is a good one, though!
A good reply would also be, "So that's why you tipped Bob so much the other night when you came in alone"
First story: if someone told me to try losing weight and putting on more makeup in order to get a tip, I would have said "Oh, that's okay looks like you need the money more than me since you're not that cute yourself!" With a big smile on my face 😁
Well said. Would do that as someone sitting at the table too.
Or take it one step further: "I don't wear more makeup because I don't want to attract creeps like you".
She should have asked him to show her how he applies his makeup, to pick up men. 😂😂😂😂😂
So subjective too. Another guy may come up and tell her she is wearing too much makeup. Very shallow guy too. Why even tell her?
Yeah, somebody should tell that guy that restaurants aren't brothels! If you're 'looking for love' try Grinder. 🤣🤣
I would have collected their literature, put it in an envelope, and put it in their church's collection plate with a note mentioning their parishioners seem to think this crap pays bills.
Ooh. Good idea.
And also write on the literature that they're no longer allowed in the restaurant
Or, if you're feeling really snarky, make seven copies of that literature, and put it in the collection plate with a note saying "Behold! The Lord has returned your generosity seven fold! Pity you decided to give pamphlets instead of money."
Better to serve them a religious harassment lawsuit along with their bill...
Clever.
I'm religious and I'm offended by that Karen's antics! Just--forcing religion onto someone is the fastest way to force em away, sweet mercy.
I would have prayed to the devil while standing next to them XD
Every decent religious person would be offended by this family. Clearly this family don’t pay attention to what Jesus does in the Bible-because they missed the point.
Honey, the history of Christianity is FULL of Forcing Religion on others. Read the edicts of Theodocius I if you want a very early example.
I'd have asked her, "but ma'am, if we were all in church who would be here to listen to your bs and serve you"
If I was the owner/manager, they'd be banned for speaking my employee that way. Clear harassment
Last story: About forty years ago Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn arrived at a cafe I was working at, with several kids in tow. They behaved beautifully, kept their kids in line, enjoyed the food and tipped generously when they got the cheque. I guess they never heard that they were entitled to special treatment. Mel Gibson came in about the same time (he was working on the same film) and was also an appreciative customer. I remember he had the seafood lasagna.
Bob Hope was very nice. Jerry Lewis was not.
I have the impression that Jerry Lewis was one of those entitled people. But funnily he was generous with charities. Go figure.
@Liz Beth charities are a big public thing. A restaurant usually isn't. Social media can make it one though nowadays!
I've read a lot of stories about how rude and unpleasant Jerry Lewis was in person. Some people have everything in the world but insist on being miserable and making everyone miserable. Funny that his on-screen persona was to be a comedian though.
@@CitiesTurnedToDust He may have started out as very likable guy and later on these famous people start to believe their own publicity. It could be they respond to the sycophants around them who give false praise. I personally never found his brand of humour that funny. His counterpart, Dean Martin was a nicer guy apparently. But they are both on the other side now. He may come back as a pauper and get to know the meaning of humility.
We all know how many story there are of "influencer" from Instagram, youtube, twitch, etc. that thing that their 100 follower (99 of them being familly & bots) are big enough to demand (not ask) for freebies in exchange of exposure. There is just so much that's destroying my faith in humanity :P
My husband and I own a cafe and have quite a few Karen stories. One of my favs is. During a holiday when our cafe was so busy the line was out the door a Karen had ordered 4 coffees and 2 toasties. The coffee came before the food and she wasn't happy. Every waiter or waitress that walked past she would yell at. Where's my food how long is it going to be. She was told politely that the kitchen is overwhelmed and it won't be too much longer. My husband won't stand for people abusing his staff so when he was told of what had gone on he went and spoke to her. She said where's my food I have places to be. i can't wait here forever. My husband said I'm sorry ma'am I'll give you your money back and you can be on your way. Right after she had her money one of the chefs yells out 2 ham cheese toasties! Karen looked excited until my husband said sorry guys the customer doesn't want them anymore you can eat them for lunch! The look of defeat on her face was priceless 🤣
Story 5: Good on the owner to have a "No free meals" policy. You might be the the most famous person on planet Earth, but you still gotta pay for that meal. Even videogames taught me that.
Dining and Dashing can apply to all
Notice that OP said that the _real_ celebrities paid their tads without complaint.
@@jamesweekley1087 and that is why people hire them, because they wouldn’t scam you and even if they did, that would hurt their reputation.
Story #2: Some people have a hard time understanding that freedom OF religion also includes freedom FROM religions that are not ours.
Exactly, and a good comeback would be: no thanks, I'm not into necromancy...
@@SonsOfLorgar lol! Good one 👍 🤣
Something I heard a short time ago….“Religion is for people who are going to hell. Spirituality is for people who have already been there.”
I've literally seen this bumper sticker:
"Freedom OF religion doesn't mean freedom FROM religion."
People basically believe you're free to chose whatever sect of Christianity you want.
@@nathanbrady8529 Unfortunately, that’s very accurate. There’s a car I see around sometimes that literally has a vanity plate that is “for god” (I had previously thought license plates had to include numbers, but apparently not in Missouri). Now the plate itself actually doesn’t bother me at all. I mean, it’s theirs. They might as well have fun with it.
What does bother me is that if someone got a plate that says “for satan” or anything like that, it would probably be vandalized, and the cops probably wouldn’t care. Yes, I’m just theorizing, however I’m not pulling it out of nowhere. Someone took a sharpie to my friend’s girlfriend’s pro choice bumper sticker. Her landlord told her the person wasn’t identifiable on the security camera and discouraged her from trying to make a report of any kind to anyone.
Vandalizing a car is wrong, obviously, no matter what they have on it. The first amendment does protect poor taste. But ever since then, when I see the Jesus themed minivan, I always think to myself that there’d probably be a statewide manhunt if anyone took a sharpie to it.
Missouri: where it’s illegal for our police to cooperate with the ATF (true story).
Story 2: I worked at a pizza buffet in high school, and the after church crowd was always the worst. Dunno what it was about going to church, but it always made people so entitled afterwards. Even our very religious manager described them as "a plague of locusts". We would see a bunch of them also get water cups then get soda in them, too (not a huge deal, but stealing is stealing).
Controversial take: it's because "modern Christians" are actually the false religion warned of in the Bible. It fits the descriptions of what to watch out for. Plus all the other religions already existed if one of those was the false religion then it would have pointed that(those) one(s) out with the descriptions, instead the descriptions tell about how it is a twisted version. The way these church goers all act is not in alignment with the Bible's actual teachings at all. They are practicing the false religion. And that is why they are a plague of locusts, because they actually are not a part of God's love for this world. They are a plague upon this earth
They really just forgot about the seventh commandment didn't they?
@@Imghostie_ttv Most of them are lucky if they can recite even one; which is sad because I'm agnostic and can recite all ten.
Self righteous tossers might explain it .
Story 1: That's pretty much sexual harassment, and comes close enough to a "business proposition" (giving a tip/money compensation only if she forces herself to look more like a sex object) that I'd be tempted to report them for that, even though I know it wouldn't lead to anything.
Story 2: That poor server is essentially being held as a religious hostage. I hate this kind of crap. I used to work on Sundays serving the after church crowd. It was easy enough to wait for prayers to be finished before taking orders or serving. But this family really takes the cake, forcing their religion on someone already restricted by the rules of their job. I had a former family member (divorce took care of that problem) and her family try to force us to go to church during our visit to their city. Most church-going people I know would skip church if they have guests visiting. But, oh no, not them. Basically said it was rude if we didn't attend. My blood-related family member put his foot down and said we didn't have to go if we didn't want to, but I could tell that she and her family were really pissed at us. I'm not religious, and, no, I'm not going to force myself to sit through hours of self-righteous proselytization.
Story 3: They are trying to scam for a free meal.
Story 4: He is trying to scam for a free extra entree.
Story 5: Comped meals for celebrities? Is this a thing? Don't they make enough money to just pay for their meals? I think that girl is confusing "famous" with "infamous".
About that last story: Did you notice that OP said that the _real_ celebrities were always good about paying their tabs?
I haven't heard of celebrities being comped to eat at restaurants. That said, businesses do sometimes give celebrities "freebies" in exchange for celebrity endorsements or with the expectation that those freebies be used publicly so that it acts as a form of advertisement (This thing must be great if my favorite celeb uses it!).
Churches at which I have worshipped and now do do NOT condone this sort of religious nonsense. A group of us go to the local golf club after the Sunday service for fellowship not evangelism or proselytizing. We do say grace before eating but once the service is over relationship with God returns to the personal. I could say more but that may run into uncharted waters. Ok, one. The Pope once said, an atheist doing good is a good man. Not our place to condemn anyone.
@@andrewstackpool4911 I used to go to church, and I went to a religious school for a few years, so I am schooled in the teachings of at least where I went, and I still kept my old Bible, mostly to use against folks who try to twist verses to suit their own purposes (though now we have online Bibles). I ran into a lot of hypocrisy and other nasty business, being aware of it even as a kid, and I just couldn't go back to it as a result. There are some accepting churches in my current area, but I don't need faith, except in my own self, to be a good person.
@@jamesweekley1087 Yes, I did see and understand that. It's just the idea of celebrities eating for free is odd, given how rich many of them are.
Story 2: I was once in a similar situation to OP where a group of strangers insisted I pray with them. Instead I quoted Matthew 6:5-6 (NIV): "And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you."
If you really did that, major props to you. I wouldn't have had the guts (or even know the verse)
@@hikariyagaza I'm an atheist. In self defense, I've committed those verses to memory. Incidentally, they're part of the Sermon on the Mount, so they're not an obscure bit of Jesus' teaching.
I got to remember that one. I have a friend who is holier than thou when it comes to prayer. She ALWAYS has to do it out loud and in front of everyone. And she ridicules me for not doing it. I pray but I do it privately.
Story 1: After that jerk said that OP should have said: And if you weren't such an raging asshole I might not have spit in your drinks...have a nice evening!
Someone needs to explain to the family in story 2, "God wants spiritual fruits, not religious nuts."
I like that it’s a good saying😂
Last story, I can actually relate. There was a guy who had his wife and kids at the restaurant I was working at, I was a table busser. When he thought no one was paying attention he tried to slip out without paying the bill. I was paying attention and saw what he was trying to do. I immediately got my boss and so sweetly asked her if the guy paid his bill. She quickly ran after him and caught him. He looked embarrassed that he was caught and when he came inside I heard him apologize and say he forgot to pay. I call BS on that after what I saw. He also knew it was me that got my boss and basically tattled on him. So he glared at me and I glared back. He quickly walked back to his car and we never saw him or his family again.
I once had a family ask me to pray with them. I grabbed the Thor's Hammer I wear on a thick brass chainmaile chain around my neck and pledged to fight and die on the battlefield to secure my place in Valhalla. Loudly. Four of my friends (also bearded dudes with long hair) who were eating just 2 tables away raised their glasses and shouted "OLA ODIN!" rotflmao it was my favorite day as a server ever.
Hilarious 😂
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Brilliant!
The New Religions should never offend the Old Gods.
Lol! How'd your table react? 😄
Story 5: I felt so bad for that young server. Like, this was probably his first job and wasn't used to dealing with all sides of people yet, and he gets landed with an actual criminal! I can only imagine how mortified he felt when he realized that one of his customers skipped out on the bill. But that was certainly not on him. I'm glad she got caught.
I worked as a server in a diner before. I had a similar experience as op in story 2. I'm not a Christian (im rastafari by birth and cultural history) but, this family was the Bible thumping church family type. Long story short, after I refused to pray with them because I had 4 other tables, they rudely told me that I was going to hell because I didn't want to pray with them. They were formally asked to leave the diner after that.
"I was on Dr Phil!"
Yeah I wouldn't be impressed if Phil himself walked in.
I'd kick Dr Phil out for being a douchebag 🤣
Story #1: Hard to do in the heat of the moment, but one of the best comebacks is to simply say the same things back at him regarding his personality and manners. He thinks you don't look good enough? Tell him his personality isn't good enough, then tell him you're just being honest.
The 4th story: sir if there isn’t build your own pasta on the menu
Then it’s not available
Go to Olive Garden if you want that 🤣
Or to an all you can eat for $14 bistro. They are ok with you making your own combinations on your plate. lol
Story 1: that’s literally sexual harassment. I would have banned him. Done it before. Would do it again. I protect my staff.
Story 2: this has happened to my as a server. Once, I joined in. Another time, I didn’t have time. They weren’t happy about it.
A friend of mine appeared on Judge Judy as a witness for the plaintiff, but the case was easy enough that they didn't need to speak at all. They didn't go around demanding free stuff like the gal in story 5. All they say on Facebook was "hey guys the episode featuring us is happening this week." Apparently the defendant was a problem.
I love Judge Judy. She's kind but also a no BS kind of judge.
Story 2: I think it is funny how the criticized them for being open and working on Sunday but they wanted to eat there.
2nd story, I used to work in restaurants also. At one place that I managed, we had church groups come in on Sunday. They were so cheap they would drink water and share meals. They would run the wait staff ragged and never leave a tip. Instead they would leave pamphlets about their religion and church. One day I went to their church during Sunday service, I asked the Minister if I could speak, and I told the congregation that I am banning them from my restaurant. I told them how rude, arrogant and cheap they are. The minister was speechless. I explained how the servers rely on tip s as their wage and a zero tip is unacceptable. I also told them not everyone has the same beliefs. I then left. We never saw any of them again.
I would have told the praying family, "If you want another server, you can have one ..... AT ANOTHER RESTAURANT. Now, please leave and don't comeback."
First Story: She should said something to the effect of "I'm so sorry but Hooters is two blocks down and round the corner".
Last Story: I had no idea to be famous you only had to be on a show that is viewed by the mostly unemployed.
Back when I worked as a server we ALL hated Sundays because of the cheap religious nuts we’d have to deal with once their services were over. Preaching, no tips, church pamphlets or other crap. The worst was the stuff that looked like folded cash but was actually either a prayer or church info.
Those fake bills with dinosaurs...
as a christian, that's disgusting. First of all, sharing the gospel is different than this (shoving it down someone's throat). Second, tipping is absolutely necessary due to the whole money issue of restaurants. Not to mention the whole hypocrisy. If money doesn't matter to you, then tipping should be just fine, right? Also, God calls us to be generous and give to those that are needy (not saying OP was needy in any way, just mentioning.) SO JUST TIP AND TREAT THE WAITRESS HOW YOU WISH TO BE TREATED. THE "GOLDEN RULE" IS THE RULE FOR SELF AND NOT TO TELL OTHERS SO YOU WOULD BE TREATED BETTER.
The ministry I get my tracts from tells people never to use fake money tracts as tips because they make Christianity look bad.
You should have dumped their fake cash or pamphlets into the donation box of the church printed on it. See how they feel
@@Bremend Darwin pamphlets, or advertisements to a local museum of science.
Being on TV doesn't make someone a celebrity. Two guys I went to high school with back in the early 90's made it to national TV. They were on America's Most Wanted.
I have a few restaurants that I frequent, and one of my favourite things to do is to ask the servers what they recommend. I don't ask for changes, I don't ask for subs, I just trust the staff and the chefs to supply good food. Hey, it works for me.
Story 4: That’s not picky eating, that’s a guy treating every restaurant like a buffet.
Story 2: My family would sometimes go out after chruch but always left a tip and never prayed in public. We find more comfertable for everyone. That family was just inconsiderate, not everyone goes to church, respect that fact.
Regarding the last story: I once saw Sean Penn eating at a restaurant. He got a bill and paid it like a regular human being.
Story 5 OP'S should have said "Get back inside and pay the bill or your next TV appearance is going to be on COPS."
Working in a restaurant, we got those pamphlets ALL the time. Sometimes they'd wave you over and act like it's a big tip/gesture of appreciation. And some are always in the bathroom.
Story #1.. when I was in college I had a gal tell me I was fat. I said I may be fat, but you’re ugly and I can lose weight!!! She never said that again!!
The guy trying to re-invent everything on the menu reminded me of my last ex... She claimed problems with certain foods, so I had no trouble carefully checking menus before going onto a restaurant to be seated. The problem was that I lost count of how many times she'd place her order... and then give our server instructions on how to prepare the food. Not just substitutions; actual seasoning and COOKING instructions. This happened at "casual dining" places as much as at fairly expensive reservations-and-tie-only places. I lost a lot of money in tips back in those days...
Story 2: I can't be at church because I'm here waiting on people like you.
You gotta tell these people "you promised me you wouldn't come back .,... You PROMISED!!"
If I've learned anything from these stories from servers working in upscale or upscale-ish places, it's that money can't buy class. I'll never understand how some people can behave like this with no sense of shame whatsoever.
Some celebrities tip well.
I recall a Rodney Dangerfield anecdote where, after a fine meal with his friends, he asked the waitress, “What’s the biggest tip you ever got?”
She replied, “A thousand dollars.”
He said, “Well, here’s TWO thousand dollars!”
She thanked him effusively.
Then he asked, “Who gave you the thousand dollar tip?”
She replied, “You did, sir!”
Damn she made bank that day.
Coming from a religion where you do NOT work on Sunday, and don't force other people to work on Sunday... this is so bizarre to me 😅
Sunday ain't the Sabbath.
@@barrymorrisss -shrug- in my religion, thats when it's been designated, so thats when I observe it. Cultural differences for the win!
@@impagain My church is the same as far as working Sundays. I used to work in a thrift store run by the church, and we didn't have to work on Sundays either 😊
@@heathermiller5765 Lots of churches make rules. That is what religion is. I note that the "no Sunday work" rule has softened a whole bunch in my lifetime.
We actually had a guest who not only made special requests regarding her entree, but had the server give the cook specific step by step instructions on how to cook her meal.
I once had an old lady in my restaurant actually beat a waitress with her cane got arrested, and the landowner got really drunk started fighting customers. Because he got arrested he used a boat crane to take our garbage bin a mile away. He got arrested again. One nice employee had to take our trash in the back of his truck.
OP1: Everyone at that table is also an A. I had a guy I was out with pull thsmat once and I'd like to say I read him the riot act but didn't because two other guys in my party did it first.
I'm so mad that these managers only half-assed stuck up for their employees. If the customers keep harassing the employees, even after talking to them, then the managers need to kick those garbage people out. Especially the ones who return every week to continue the abuse and never tip.
"probably out of vicarious embarrassment"
WHAT?!?!? I have been using "secondhand embarrassment" all these years, but apparently i could have been saying VICARIOUS embarrassment!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i have lived my entire life incorrectly
Story 4 : I am a super picky eater, but I've never been rude like this in a restaurant. At worst, I will order something very plain and just suck it up. It sucks being so picky, but that's a me problem, not the cook's and certainly not the waiter's.
The TV appearance one ...
I was FEATURED on BBC America back during the 2008 Presidentual Elections. They interviewed several people from our town/area regarding the election. Some of us (including me) were interviewed more than once and then again AFTER the election.
My father joked that I could add International Political Commentator to my resume because of this. My son (who is now 16) was also featured during those segments because let's face it ... a mom with a young child makes for good TV.
But while I was amused and somewhat proud of being one of the featured residents, I never asked for special treatment around town. I was seen on TV not only in America but in Great Britain ... which still isn't really a big deal overall.
I'm surprised that none of the other servers were like I'm sorry I refused to serve you after that aura crack. Their reason for not wanting to serve him is because she has a bad aura lol.
I had a server who basically abandoned us. We couldn't leave since we couldn't pay. When she finally came back and we paid, she copped an attitude when we didn't tip her. Like dude you basically left us alone all night and never serviced us... You can't expect a tip that you didn't earn...
The moment I get off of work, Fluff uploads. It’s going to be a good drive home
Becareful to not shake your head while driving
I laughed so hard at all of these stories because I was a waitress for over 25 years and I have had every single one of these Karen's several times over. I am very sarcastic and have a quick witt so I just had fun with them at their expense of course 😂😂
Story 1. This is one of the reasons I'm glad tipping is not normally done here in Australia. That had nothing to do with service, it was pure sexual harassment!
Story 4: Time for the chef to walk over and say, "Ain't yo' Mama. Go home to eat, but get out of here!"
First story: Umm.....you're supposed to be there for food, not eye candy, if that buttmunch is gonna act like that he needs to eat at strip clubs only.
It happened today... They sent back the iced tea, because it had ice in it. It has ice in it! Almost lost my job today...
Story 1. Do they really think an attractive woman would even go out with them? An attitude like that just seems to ooze out and make women run away as fast as they can.
I appeared in an interview on TV way back in the early ‘90’s when I was in my early 20’s. The night after it was aired, people were coming up to me and asking for photo’s and my autograph and I really wasn’t interested as I’ve never been like that towards ‘real’ celebrities myself ! I just treat everybody with the same respect.
One of the bars I was in, I’d had my drink so long before I managed to take a sip that it had gotten warm ! If this is how people treat ‘stars’, I’d hate to be ‘mega famous’ !
Story 2: this is why I only believe in the spirit of religion and not the letter because these idiots use religion as an excuse for their poor behavior because they are god fearing believers.
I had a fool customer when I worked at a clothing store that was praying and preaching to all of us other customers were shocked and pissed she leveled her attention on me ,I looked shocked and told her she has pentagrams in her eyes ! She left fast never saw her again.
Story 2 reminds me of recent restaurant trips. I tip 20% unless something seriously is wrong (only once did that happen) or the waiter waitress impressed me so I tip more (more often happens). Anyways the cushion that I sat at was flip flopping when I sit or get up. I paid everything including 20% tip and than told the waitress about the seat to prevent injury to the next person
A $6 tip on an $80 bill? A 7.5% tip… could they be any cheaper.
Last story: I’m so glad you called the police and they found her. She had “Karen” written all over her. So what if she was on video on a TV show for a few minutes. It didn’t make her Lady Diana, Oprah, Jennifer Lopez, Ellen DeGenres or anyone else with high popularity and fame. Even Julia Robert’s, Meryl Streep or Lady GaGa or any of the other famous ladies would expect their bills to be free because of who they are. I’m amazed by people who think they are more important than they are. I hope she got some time and learned a valuable lesson.
Second story... after they started pushing their religion, if I was the manager, I would have asked them to leave and not come back. Right to religious choice is also the right to not have a religion. the trying to force their religion is dispicable and is not what religion is for.
Leading others to Christ is what Christians are to do. The people in the second story are an excellent example of how not to do that. They'll never win people with that attitude and approach. I've gone to restaurants many times after Sunday morning worship, both with just my family and with other members. Not once do I ever recall asking the waiter to pray with us. Usually we found an opportune moment to do so while the waiter was gone.
I come from a Christian family and I'm Christian too. We never ask our servers to pray with us. We don't make a spectacle of ourselves either (after all, you're not SUPPOSED to do that) we simply pray over the food and then we continue on business as usual.
It's truly sad how some so-called Christains think that loudly bashing people over the head with their beliefs and acting like entitled jerks is going to somehow get people to want to follow their religion. They are the same class of people who stand on a street corner with a megaphone screaming at people that they all are going to burn in hell. What makes it even more pathetic is that had they bothered to read that bible they never shut up about they would learn that their actions fly in direct opposition to what the bible states Jesus preached.
@Corey Forbis Sadly I guess they believe they're part of an elite group so nothing they do or say is ever wrong. They forgot one important detail; They're human too and therefore they possess the same flaws as any other human in the world. They don't suddenly become these divine and pure beings just because of the faith they follow.
Depends on your religious sect. The Bible actually has passages forbidding public prayer... probably because there was a time that praying to the Christian God would get you killed, but it's still in there.
It's idiots like this that make me avoid organised religion like the plague. I have my own spiritual beliefs but have no need for greedy middlemen. God and I have an understanding.
First Story ~ No Tip...
Next time you get a jerk like that, ask if he noticed the name of the restaurant as he came in. Make him tell you the name. Then remind him that if it doesn't say "Hooters," the establishment isn't using sex as an advertising technique.
Story 2, as a Christian, what they did is completely unacceptable. praying is fine, but forcing your beliefs on other people is wrong.
Story 1- I don't care who you are, if you don't have enough money to tip then you don't have enough money to go out. That guy needs to take a long walk off of a short pier...
Story 2- Jeez... "You should go to church- not work on Sunday..." Yeah, but you don't have a problem going to a restaurant to eat, do you! I can't even count how many times I heard someone say that to me when I was a bartender in a restaurant, that and I was serving the devil's juice to everyone. The worst is getting the fake $5 tip saying "This is to save your immortal soul!" with nothing else.
First story: that guy definitely leaves his phone number on the tip line when he does ‘tip’
Also needs his name on the serial assault tip line.
Story 5: Tried to cash in 15 minutes of fame but her balance was only three minutes 😂😂😂
A friend waited on George Clooney and a large table of friends. He was both extremely polite and kind and left a HUGE tip. That's class as a celebrity.
As for story #2, I’m Buddhist, and I’ve never had a problem with others praying for me. I’m happy to accept any good will, even if it won’t pan out the way they’d like.
Back in college, my girlfriend at the time belonged to a religious group that felt that they needed to pray for me when they found out I’m Buddhist. My GF was furious, and I just laughed it off saying “thanks for the luck”. I ended up having one of the best semesters ever!
That's a healthy attitude.
Still, it's a little worse if you're in a subservient position, working for your livelihood, and people are in your workplace proclaiming that you are morally inferior.
Story 2: I live in a community that has a lot of churches, literally five churches in and around my area. And yet I have not encountered people ultra-religious and actively pray for people' well-being while they're working. That is next-level weird!
Very 'cult-like' (shudders)
My sister owns a couple of restaurants and makes customers pay first as they order their food. Nobody eats then dashes in her places.
If you can’t afford to tip, you shouldn’t go out to eat.
“Please please please pretty please pray with us!”
“Uhh ok.”
*draws pentagram on table*
“Hail Satan.”
2nd story: [On my 'turn'] 'Please Lord, forgive these Pharisees for their infidelity with your word. May they be humbled by the reality of their views on spreading your Word. Amen.'
I'll be honest, if I don't tip someone, I will tell them why. When I don't tip, there is a valid reason,not just because they're fugly and I want them to know why since some people will beat themselves up over that.
Idk why but I imagine every single one of these happening in an Olive Garden.
If I was that friend, Mr. Make my pasta how I want, would never be invited out with me again.
The after church crowd is the REAL reason Chic-fil-A is closed on Sundays.
Personally I would have probably told that Karen, “Shema Y’srael, Adonai Eluhenu, Adonai Echad. My G-d is your god’s daddy.”
I'd go the 'George Carlin route,' and straight up say: My god has a bigger dick than your god!
Lol 🤣
I think the reason certain people in the after church crowds act so entitled is because they just got their sin forgiveness card renewed and feel safe enough to start filling it up again. They need to understand that there is a huge difference between asking forgiveness and expecting forgiveness...whether it be from man or god.
@@meh2510 Yep. Enough of these folks are so smug there is actually a bumper sticker sold that says "Christians aren't perfect, just forgiven" and people willingly put them on their own cars.
IOW, they take being "forgiven" as a right, so they can just skip over the whole part about repentance and becoming better people.
story 5: following that logic, i'm a star. was on tv once, on nickelodeon, awnsering the question "whats your biggest dream" with "a telescope"
Always remember, people who are famous enough to make you wanna give them a gift are famous enough to pay for it.
Generosity is meant for people who need help.
Story 3: "I'm so sorry. None of our other servers are willing to tolerate YOUR attitude. Eat elsewhere. I will summon the police, have you trespassed, and inform other local restaurants of your attitude. Good night"
Story 2 - nothing drives people away from religion more than people like this. They are killing their own religion
Story #3 I'm afraid that if I'd been the manager, the second the Karen said the server had an "ugly aura" I would have invited her to get the hell out.
The Bible says to preach the Gospel, which means to talk about it. Not demand others practice your faith.
Story 3. Personally, I think the server *was* rude. That whole business with the beers really got my goat. A competent server would have narrowed the field down with a couple of simple questions (draft or bottled, strength, light or dark). I also would have expected the cutlery to be individually placed. And I'm not sure that promoting servers on the basis of how much they sell is a good idea, since it means they'll likely recommend the most expensive options. But then, I *hate* US restaurants: they just want to hustle you out of the door as quickly as possible so they can get more covers, and the tipping regime is heinous.
Story 2 really upset me. I am a Christian, the majority of my life revolves around church and church based activities with my wife. This family is absolutely insane and I would publicly rebuke them (I've already done that to other Christians when they act like buttholes.)
James 2: 18 comes to mind.
But someone will say, “You have faith, and I have works.” Show me your faith without your works, and I will show you my faith by my works.
Merely professing with your mouth does not mean you are saved. If your actions are cold and your treatment of people is not compassionate then I have severe doubts about your salvation. How we act is a larger show of our faith than just merely trying to pray publicly and force a waitress to pray with you when they don't want it. Like I get it, my wife and I have prayed in restaurants and for the staff but we would never dream of forcing people to participate. Thats terrible form. I don't have time to get the rest ofnmy thoughts out, but that story caused me to pause the video and go on a rant in my car on the way to work. Lastly, may Christ bless all of you and give you guidance, wisdom and discernment in your day to day actions all.
Spoken like a sincere believer who understands the message of the Gospel.
But I don't think that story was _really_ about religion as much as it was about exerting power over others: it wasn't a warm invitation to pray, it was a demand to obey.
Folks like this are like poison, and are found outside of religious communities as well (as r/EntitledPeople shows over and over).
7:35 Let me preface this by saying I am not a Christian. I volunteered at a particular church reference center for several years. The shift supervisor and church member staff always said a prayer before the start, and I nearly always excused myself from this ritual. One day the supervisor asked, in a friendly manor, why I wouldn’t pray with them, and I smiled and explained that since I was of a different faith that did not have the tradition of oral prayer, I felt uncomfortable standing with them while they did so. She then requested that I stand with their group during the time, praying in my own way. I sighed, chanted softly to myself as they prayed, and it was fine.
2nd story: I’d *politely* quote “ ‘give unto Caesar what is Caesar’s and unto god what is god’s.’ I’m on the clock, ma’am. This is my boss’ time, not mine or, sadly, god’s. Have a nice day.” (Mic drop)
Karen: we're going to pray for you while you work
Me: appreciate it I'm going to think for you while I work, they have equal results
I love how DarkFluff pronounces "pasta!" :-)
Yeah, that bugged me just a bit. But maybe it’s common from his part of the world - which I imagine has lots of sheep pastures
Story 1. Nice person, not. While she was in shock, she should have called for the manager or else gone to see him. That comment is not only vile it is also sexual harassment. Story 2. That couple had absolutely no right to act as they did especially the initial criticism of the OP and manager. That praying loudly and no doubt annoying other customers is pure hypocrisy and that they continued harassment. I suggest they go take a long hard look at the Gospels again. Story 3. Obviously, this charming table group are unused to upper market restaurants as OP is spot on all the way through. I love the comment that she threw the silverwear at them. And ugly aura??? As manager I think I would have been inclined to say, "Oh I'm so sorry, perhaps Taco Bells is more to your liking." Story 4. He must see himself as some sort of aficionado Italiano. Love to see him try that in Rome. Story 5. Beautifully handled by OP and I'm surprised little miss movie star didn't go round selling autographs. I think her opening comments re REAL celebrities by and large sums it all..
When I hear stories like #2, two things come to mind- the first is an old saying that your true religion is what you practice when you leave church, the second is the these people seem to practice what an old pastor called "church-ianity" ie: putting on the trapping of the church without really practising the deeper meanings. It almost seems they want to show how religious they are.
Inviting someone to pray with you is alright, though may not necessarily be appropriate in someone's workplace. however, leaving no tip and coming back week after week to try to "save" them is not appropriate at all.
Discussing christianity and encouraging people to join to save their souls is part of the doctrine. However, this is not the way to go about it, and if the person isn't comfortable with it in the first place, is sure to drive them further away, as OP shows.
Kind of reminds me of a Mark Twain quote. "A classic is a book everyone wants to 'have read' but nobody wants to read." Its all about putting on appearances.
Yeah... the religious family... if they specifically asked for me, I'd go straight to my manger and tell them "they can sit there all they want but I will not serve them." and be sure to actively ignore them the entire time.
S2: Hello, HYPOCRITE, who's going to a restaurant on Sunday, yet thinks people shouldn't work on Sunday. What did you expect, self-serve?
The picky eater story. I was once at a restaurant where they had a bison burger along with traditional beef burgers. The bison burger had a non usual side and topping. I asked my server if it was possible for me to have it with fries and the traditional toppings of lettuce and tomatoes. Luckily because they served regular burgers my accommodations weren’t unreasonable. I left my server a nice tip
Yorkshire pudding is like an American popover, toad in the hole is best with mashed potatoes, veg and onion gravy. Stinking Bishop is similar in consistency to brie, here in the UK we have lots of strong flavoured cheeses
Story 3...id just have kicked them out if I was the manager
OP should have called the Dr. Phil show about her antics. Then she really might have became famous.
I'm sure Dr. Phil would have something to say about delusions of grandeur.