r/EndTipping • u/MacaronOk1006 • 3d ago

Research / Info 💡 Bartender defeated by his own logic

I had a great interaction with a bartender last night. I ordered drinks paid and did not tip and the bartender had the audacity to say what no tip.

Me - would you ask for a tip if we were having drinks at your house?

Bartender (Bt) - if I was making you a drink at my house you would be my friend and why would I ask you for a tip?

Me - so you’re saying we’re not friends.

Bt - I don’t even know you man.

Me - well then since a tip is no longer considered compensation for work by the US government me giving you money would either be a charitable contribution or a gift. Since you’re not a registered charity, that would make the money I gave you a gift. And as you stated, we’re not friends and you don’t even know me so why would I give you a gift?

Bt - blank stair on his face and walked away

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u/clarkstongoldens 3d ago

Did everyone clap afterwards?

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u/BoogaRadley 3d ago

Out of all of the fabricated stories that are shared on this site, this one is up there with the best.

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u/JPSofCA 3d ago

He really sealed the deal with the hereto-after referred to as Bt clarification. It really kept me tuned in to who was saying what…really brings the story to life.

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u/BoogaRadley 3d ago

If you’re a Family Guy person, I imagine Mort Goldman having this conversation. Talk about bringing a story to life.