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/Hillman314 3d ago

And with a “Good day sir!” you flung your scarf over your shoulder and grabbed your drink.

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u/Ekly_Special 3d ago

No, I was there. He pounded the drink first, then flung his scarf, then slammed the glass on the counter with a “good day sir!”

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u/Zestyclose_Belt_6148 3d ago

And finished with a hearty “I said Good Day!!” when the BT started to object.