TikTok Waitress Reveals Dirty Tricks to Get You to Tip
Have you ever been handed a pile of small change as your change and wondered – why are they doing this? You’re not alone! Rakel, a Spanish waitress known on TikTok as the “angry waitress,” revealed a sneaky trick she uses to get guests to leave a tip. Instead of giving back one euro or 50-cent coins, she hands out a bunch of smaller coins. Most people don’t want to carry around all that small change, so they just leave it behind as a tip.
Tip – Obligation or Choice?
In the Balkans, tipping has become almost mandatory. Many guests feel embarrassed not to leave at least something because they fear being seen as stingy. But opinions on tipping are divided. Some say it’s a reward for good service, while others believe waiters should just do their job and not expect extra money.
Reactions to the Trick
Rakel’s video quickly sparked a storm of comments. Some condemned her, saying it’s wrong to manipulate guests. Others say good service is the real trick to getting tips, not coin tricks. Some guests admit they pay by card to avoid leaving tips, but Rakel reminds them that tips can be left on cards too.
Where’s the Line?
Some guests complained they were given back only one coin of two euros, which annoyed them and discouraged tipping. On the other hand, some leave tips as high as ten euros but admit the waiters’ tricks don’t work on them – they simply don’t tip.
What Does This Say About Us?
This situation reveals how complicated tipping has become. Is it genuine gratitude for good service or pressure and manipulation? Are waiters right to use tricks to earn more, or should guests push back against such tactics?
Conclusion
Tipping is a divisive topic. Some see it as part of culture and a reward for effort, others as a forced obligation. Rakel’s story is just the tip of the iceberg in the hospitality world, where little games and tricks often hide behind smiles and politeness.
If you’ve ever been handed a pile of small change as your change, maybe you were a victim of this trick. What do you think? Have you noticed similar tricks? Share your experience – maybe together we’ll uncover more waiter secrets!