Greedy banker a hoax? Maybe, but it does happen everyday

I recently posted a blog about a banker that left a 1% tip on a large lunch bill and told the server to "get a real job". I wanted to say that although this story has been labeled a hoax and has since been denied, that this happens everyday. I have been bartending for over 15 years and I can tell you that some people think they are better than the person serving them. I am not saying that you should tip someone 18% to 20% who gives you lousy service. I understand that some server's and bartender's are really bad at their job. I work in a very affluent area and most of my customers are in the 1%. I have met some of the best people in my life who are very wealthy. I can tell you without a doubt, that a small percentage of people out there are bitter towards anyone that serves them. Some people are just not happy no matter how well you serve them. I was once told by a wealthy client that I do not want the problems he has. This gentleman owned multiple companies and was so afraid that he would lose all his belongings. He explained to me that once he became successful, he had to make more and more money to live the lifestyle that he had become accustomed too. Now that he had so much money and houses he was worried about other's stealing from him. I understand his fears and I really felt sorry for him. He had worked his whole life to build this empire and could not relax and enjoy it. After hearing all his woes I wanted to tell him my fears. He was a regular of mine for 10 years so I felt like I could be honest and really tell him what fear was.
     I worked with server's who were single mothers. I watched a 23 year old girl with a 2 year old child try to work as a server and go to school. She had her mother to help watch her baby, but she went to school all day and worked all night. She was trying to give her child a better life. This girl came to work with the best attitude and was an excellent server. I saw a table of 4 women come in and treat her like crap for their own amusement. This girl would never say a bad word about anyone and these women complained about everything in an effort to get free food and drinks. The restaurant I worked in at the time was well known for excellent food. Yet, these women would eat most of their meals then complain to the manager. They complained about the service which is a joke. There bill after all the free comps was over 300 dollars. The woman who paid the tab put a big fat 0 with a line through it on the tip line. These women were in the 1% and didn't care that the person they just screwed over was a single mother who didn't know how she would pay for electric to keep her baby warm. These wealthy women had forgotten what it was like to worry about how they would get food, diapers, healthcare, and everything that every person wants to give their child. These 1% people had forgotten that this girl would have to pay the bar, the server assistant, and the food runner a percentage of her sales. For this girl to wait on this table cost her 22 dollars out of her pocket. I explained to my wealthy friend that not knowing if you can pay your bills is real fear. Not knowing if you can pay rent is real fear. If you have so much money that your only fear is holding onto it, you have no idea what fear is.
    So what is the point of this blog? I guess it's up to the reader. I have worked my tail off just like most of you out there. I chose to be a bartender so I could work to opening my own business during the day. My point to all the 1% is that you have no idea who is serving you. I know that you have your own worries and I understand. Next time you are out at a restaurant or bar, remember that the person serving you is not your servant. We work in customer service just like any other service you receive. Those of us that are good will go above and beyond to make your experience enjoyable. When we give you great service you should tip accordingly. Most people get a check every 2 weeks with the same amount on it. We work for our check every minute of every day.          Get the watches the 1% like without paying too much

Greedy banker leaves 1% tip on $133 lunch tab

Today I got up to find this story from Newport Beach Ca. about a banker who is so proud that he is in the 1% that he only tips 1% if the server does not bow down to his greatness. The banker circled the word tip and wrote the words "get a real job". As a bartender in a upscale bar/restaurant I see the 1% every day and I can tell you that most of them that I deal with are good people who have worked hard to get where they are. But, there are those who think they are above any person who serves them. I have found that people that act like this banker are usually people that have never had to earn anything in their lives. People who were born into money and had the easy road to the top. I am talking about people who never had to be a server at a restaurant to pay for college. It is easy to go to college and cruise through when you have mommy and daddy paying your way. Giving you unlimited money to spend on books, food, rent, car, and all the things that college kids need. Those of us that did not have the money from our parents had to work our asses off to pay the tuition. We came out of college thousands of dollars in debt because of student loans and borrowing just to get by. While you were at the frat house with your buddies, we were working the night shift to pay for everything you received for free. I hate to break it to the 1% but most of us choose to do this job because we have other jobs or businesses. The person serving you may have more money than you. I personally know people that make over 100k in cash every year just by working nights as a server or bartender. While you are going to your 9 to 5 job with the rest of your buddies we are creating new businesses and using our time to work for ourselves so that when we do "get a real job" it will be working for ourselves. When you go to a restaurant or bar you should never assume that the person serving you has less than you do. Some of us own businesses and make a lot of money. I enjoy my job as a bartender and I don't care what the 1% thinks. I have made more connections then you will ever have. I meet very wealthy people every day who give me the connections I need to be successful in whatever I choose to do. Some day soon I am going to walk into your bank and you are going to kiss my ass because you are going to want my business. Unfortunately for you though, I know when someone thinks they are better than me. I know this because I have been reading people for years. I won't use your bank because you are not bowing down to my greatness enough. Then I am going to give you a tip. Treat people with the same respect you would like to be treated with. You may be working for them someday. Don't be a greedy banker, save money on your new watch.

Hey big spender, you're an idiot

I started writing this blog to help people understand what not to do when you are out at a bar or restaurant and I get new material every day. If you are out with a group of people and you want a water at a busy bar don't wave and scream to get my attention. You are not a paying customer! Water is free but when you order a round of waters for you and all your friends you are an idiot. We work for tips and wasting my time to make 6 waters for you and your friends is not a priority. You think you are so cool ordering those waters for all your friends but you are an idiot. A bar is for people who want alcohol. If you have no money then do us all a favor and stay home. Don't be that guy because you will not get any attention when you really need a drink if you order water. If you really want a water then drop a dollar on the bar and I will fill it all night for you. Now that you know what not to do, go to www.mypricehunters.net and get a watch that will definitely make you look cool.If you really want water at least get a waterproof watch

The bartender hates you, believe it

I have seen it all in 15 years of bartending and there is nothing that pisses off a bartender more than a rude ahole at his bar. You are not the only customer who needs help and your attempt to get my attention by whistling or yelling is just going to make me ignore you longer. The people who are serving you are not your servants. We choose to do this job because we love it, not to be treated like a dog. If you want to get any bartender's attention do yourself a favor and have your order ready and have cash out of your wallet ready to pay. Hold your payment out in front of you and we will see you and come to you when ready. If I don't know you then I am going to take care of my regular customers first. These people come here more than you and tip me a lot more money than you. There is a simple trick to getting drinks faster than anyone else. TIP ME! When you get your first round tip your bartender big and we will make sure you get your drink fast and with a great pour. Bartenders don't want a verbal tip which is telling them "I will get you later". Show me the money or stand there with your thumb in your ass and wait with everyone else. I promise if you tip over 20% on your first drink you will get preferential treatment. Now that you know the secret to getting drinks fast in a busy, go to mypricehunters.net and get a watch that will show that you have class and style.Learn to tip then get a watch to match your style

Make her a margarita that will blow her mind

From time to time I like to publish recipes to help guys impress their dates. I have a margarita recipe that is sure to please her and make you look like a professional bartender. You will need Patron silver tequila, cointreau liquor, orange juice, sweet and sour mix, fresh limes, and salt. Start by pouring 2 ounces of patron silver into a shaker glass, add 1 ounce of cointreau, add a splash of OJ, add 1 ounce of sweet and sour mix, and squeeze a half of lime. Shake vigorously for thirty seconds. Fill a pint glass with ice then pour your margarita over the ice and garnish with a lime wedge. You can rim the glass with salt if she likes. You have made the best margarita she will ever have. She will be putty in your hands. After you show off your new bartending skills go to http://www.mypricehunters.net and get a watch that will match your new skills.Get the girl then get a cool watch

Bad tippers beware

Working in the service industry is hard enough so when you are rude to your bartender there are consequences. I work in a very busy bar and every day I get these hot shots that are rude because they want to impress there date. I love these guys because they have no idea that I am going to up sell to their date and cost them a lot of money. Tonight I had a couple and the guy was such an ass to me that I got his date to order the most expensive items on the menu. After she finished her third 25 dollar glass of wine and lobster dinner they paid and were getting ready to leave. The guy excused himself to use the restroom and his date was sitting alone so I made some small talk. I informed her that her date tipped me ten percent on the tab. She was an ex-server and was pissed. She pulled out a twenty and handed it to me as he returned. This idiot gave her a look like "what are you doing?" She thanked me for the great service and they were on their way. I smiled at him as I stuffed the twenty in my tip jar. Don't screw with the bartender because we will get you back. Learn this lesson good then go to http://www.mypricehunters.net and get the watch that good tippers wear.Be a good tipper and get a nice watch