Lebron is a cheapskate...

[trelvis tha thrilla]

Originally Posted by king jay XI

Leave the man alone

NT is filled with Lebron haters

and *$+@ riders also

 

[lightweight champion]

Originally Posted by gangsta207therevolution

Originally Posted by Goodfellaz86

Originally Posted by dyzzle

how do you guys know that there wasnt gratuity added to the 800 already? it musta been there already so im guessing he did tip more than 10 dollars.

If gratuity was already added why would he put down an extra 10$?

It all depends on the restrauant if they had the gratuity depending on the party. Some restraunts its 6 8 or I've been to one where it was 10 people

I dont know about you dudes but I add a tip even when they give a tip on the bill.

I used to until this past Valentine's Day. Took my girl to Melting Pot in Sacramento. The waitress was a nice lady, served us well and everything. When the bill came she circled the part where it said "GRATUITY" and wrote down that there wasn't any need to drop an extra one. So I was like

and paid what was on the tab.

But back to LeBron, I don't think they added the gratuity because of his celeb status. Dudes are known to have gotten free things like shoes from spotsthey go to because of star status. So I can see the place not tacking on gratuity. And if so, then

at LeBron

 

[trueblack88]

Originally Posted by ThrowedInDaGame

They should be happy that King James even graced their establishment with his presence.

smh@the waiter.

On a serious tip tho, if your a waiter and tired of ppl giving you little tips, go get a better job. I'm tired of waiters complaining.....go to college B.

What an ignorant thing to say. Firstly, as a college student who was a waiter last year, I'll say that the vast majority of my co-workers were incollege and were paying their way through it. Secondly, even if they weren't, what right does that give you or anyone to look down on them for complainingwhen people don't do the socially accepted and respectable thing, that in being tipping responsibly? Where I worked, waiters weren't even paid minimumwage because tips were factored in. Thats how it works. If you don't know that, you obviously haven't been above the Dollar-Menu too often. I don'tthink its out of line for questioning or criticizing a multi-millionaire (MANY, MANY, MANY times over) for leaving a cheap tip. Be it Lebron or Jordan, itsjust disrespectful especially given their position in life. But whatever, as has been stated, money can't buy class...

 

[CP1708]

What in the blue hell happened to this thread?

Are there really honestly people arguing that it's ok for a multi hundred millionaire to leave a ten dollar tip on an 800 dollarbill? People are really backing this?

There are poor people out there that lave ten dollar tips on 40 dollars bills, and you think what Bron did was ok?

You people need to look in a mirror.

 

[lazyj10]

I just honestly wonder how many would say he isn't being cheap if: 1) That was your moms waiting tables to get you through schooling. 2) That was youbusting your %$% to support yourself and or others If there truly was lackluster service to bron and co, then a crappy tip can be expected. However, do youreally think that when people see a celebrity they don't give beyond the level of service? I mean really? 99.9% of people in the service industry wouldbust their %$% because they know how much money that person has. That doesn't mean the celeb has to give a 50% tip, but come on, at least 15%. We don'tknow a lot of the story in this particular case, maybe the restaurant didn't want to add gratuity because of who he was. Maybe the menu states"Gratuity is customary". Whatever the case, if you're in the US and eating at a high end restaurant that you can afford but skip out a tip, itjust shows who you really are.

 

[mrair180]

I left $20 at Applebees once cause my waitress got stiffed by another table. Damn cheapasses!

 

[apocalypz]

 

[tracy1mcgrady]

Objection.

Dudes faking.

I rest my case.

 

[datznasty]

Originally Posted by CP1708

What in the blue hell happened to this thread?

Are there really honestly people arguing that it's ok for a multi hundred millionaire to leave a ten dollar tip on an 800 dollar bill? People are really backing this?

There are poor people out there that lave ten dollar tips on 40 dollars bills, and you think what Bron did was ok?

You people need to look in a mirror.

I'm more arguing the sense of entitlement and idea that I'm supposed to automatically give you a tip for doing your job, and supposed to evenfuthermore feel some extra obligation because you might be paying your way through school or something. Hell, I do mostly IT work and run Audio/visualequipment for parties and shindigs, I wish somebody would leave me a tip but somehow it falls outside of the realm of jobs where you can expect extra rewardsfor doing what is already in the job description.

 

[sundoobie]

at some of the comments in here.

Cheap is cheap ain't no sugar coating it.

I hate going to eat with folks with this cheap mentality. Its like you want to go out, demand service, this and that, and when the bill comes, they just putdown what they bought and don't think twice about tipping or tax. I am always that dude that always gotta put in extra $$ to cover all the cheap people atthe table. You suckers need to just stay HOME!

 

[fraij da 5 11]

Originally Posted by DatZNasty

Originally Posted by CP1708

What in the blue hell happened to this thread?

Are there really honestly people arguing that it's ok for a multi hundred millionaire to leave a ten dollar tip on an 800 dollar bill? People are really backing this?

There are poor people out there that lave ten dollar tips on 40 dollars bills, and you think what Bron did was ok?

You people need to look in a mirror.

I'm more arguing the sense of entitlement and idea that I'm supposed to automatically give you a tip for doing your job, and supposed to even futhermore feel some extra obligation because you might be paying your way through school or something. Hell, I do mostly IT work and run Audio/visual equipment for parties and shindigs, I wish somebody would leave me a tip but somehow it falls outside of the realm of jobs where you can expect extra rewards for doing what is already in the job description.

Yea, because im sure you make $4.15 an hour doing that

Its not thewaitstaffs decision to be paid crap on the hour and rely on gratuities. Whether YOU like it or not, its just the way it is in this country, using some dumbargument about how you feel slighted cause no one ever tips you at your IT job will get you nowhere.

You sound just as bitter as the waiters that you criticize.

 

[datznasty]

Sounds like you know nothing about being in service. Some people have careers in being a waiter/waitress because you can make very good money. My boy works in a vegas casino and does 6 figures a yr just waiting on people.
LoL then quit *****ing. The tip you get is going to be commensurate with the service you provide. I just can't justify paying you an extra 40$to hand me food and drinks you didn't even make, like that's some great thing you did I couldn't do myself. Hell, ideally the cooks would get allthe tips. All your waitress does is grab it from the window and bring it to you, which sometimes is not even a great distance and write down your order tobring to them.

Hell, I've had a waitress give me the wrong price by almost 7$ on something then try to bring me the bill and not say anything like I wouldn't notice,then got the nerve to act all surprised and indignant when I didn't break her off huge on the tip. %+$%%, your tip is locked up in the difference betweenwhat you told me it was and what it turned out to be.

Yea, because im sure you make $4.15 an hour doing that

Its not the waitstaffs decision to be paid crap on the hour and rely on gratuities.

Actually it is. Guns to their head forcing them into waitering? I think not.

 

[acidicality]

at what this post turned into.


Bottom line, if anyone can't agree that a 1.2% tip after purchasing 800 dollars worth of food (as well as staying at the restaurant for longer than usual)is an adequate tip unless he waited 4 hours for a burger to cook, you have your mouth where Tirico has his right now.

 

[CP1708]

Originally Posted by DatZNasty

Originally Posted by CP1708

What in the blue hell happened to this thread?

Are there really honestly people arguing that it's ok for a multi hundred millionaire to leave a ten dollar tip on an 800 dollar bill? People are really backing this?

There are poor people out there that lave ten dollar tips on 40 dollars bills, and you think what Bron did was ok?

You people need to look in a mirror.

I'm more arguing the sense of entitlement and idea that I'm supposed to automatically give you a tip for doing your job, and supposed to even futhermore feel some extra obligation because you might be paying your way through school or something. Hell, I do mostly IT work and run Audio/visual equipment for parties and shindigs, I wish somebody would leave me a tip but somehow it falls outside of the realm of jobs where you can expect extra rewards for doing what is already in the job description.

If you have 100 million dollars, drop a couple 20's where need be. Ok? You keep thinking like a dude who makes regular money. You don't eatfor 800 dollars do you? You drive a volvo right? Normal folk. With normal folk tips etc. Bron ain't normal. If he wanna leave ten dollar tips, thenmake 30 G a year and be happy. Otherwise, do the right thing. Is it really gonna hurt him to leave a 50 on the table? Would that 50 really really help outthe person who served him? That's the point, not the expectations, the right and the wrong.

 

[gordon gartrelle]

Damn some of you sound completely uneducated and seem to be proud of it.

 

[fraij da 5 11]

Originally Posted by DatZNasty

Sounds like you know nothing about being in service. Some people have careers in being a waiter/waitress because you can make very good money. My boy works in a vegas casino and does 6 figures a yr just waiting on people.

LoL then quit *****ing. The tip you get is going to be commensurate with the service you provide. I just can't justify paying you an extra 40$ to hand me food and drinks you didn't even make, like that's some great thing you did I couldn't do myself. Hell, ideally the cooks would get all the tips. All your waitress does is grab it from the window and bring it to you, which sometimes is not even a great distance and write down your order to bring to them.

Hell, I've had a waitress give me the wrong price by almost 7$ on something then try to bring me the bill and not say anything like I wouldn't notice, then got the nerve to act all surprised and indignant when I didn't break her off huge on the tip. %+$%%, your tip is locked up in the difference between what you told me it was and what it turned out to be.

Yea, because im sure you make $4.15 an hour doing that

Its not the waitstaffs decision to be paid crap on the hour and rely on gratuities.

Actually it is. Guns to their head forcing them into waitering? I think not.

Fine, ill just go tell everyone whos "waitering" to go get better jobs... and you can serve yourself from now on.

you know nothing about what youre talking about, TRUST me.

 

[sundoobie]

Originally Posted by DatZNasty

I just can't justify paying you an extra 40$ to hand me food and drinks you didn't even make, like that's some great thing you did I couldn't do myself. Hell, ideally the cooks would get all the tips. All your waitress does is grab it from the window and bring it to you, which sometimes is not even a great distance and write down your order to bring to them.

FYI Servers split their tips with the cooks, busboys, and the bartenders.

 

[trueblack88]

Originally Posted by DatZNasty

Originally Posted by CP1708

What in the blue hell happened to this thread?

Are there really honestly people arguing that it's ok for a multi hundred millionaire to leave a ten dollar tip on an 800 dollar bill? People are really backing this?

There are poor people out there that lave ten dollar tips on 40 dollars bills, and you think what Bron did was ok?

You people need to look in a mirror.

I'm more arguing the sense of entitlement and idea that I'm supposed to automatically give you a tip for doing your job, and supposed to even futhermore feel some extra obligation because you might be paying your way through school or something. Hell, I do mostly IT work and run Audio/visual equipment for parties and shindigs, I wish somebody would leave me a tip but somehow it falls outside of the realm of jobs where you can expect extra rewards for doing what is already in the job description.

The "SERVICE" industry. As stated, where I was a waiter, and most of the waiters at other restaurants I've met, we didn't get aminimum-wage. I got paid $2 something an hour. We were expected to make it up in tips. And we did, because for the most part, people have the common decency todo so. As a waiter you don't have the sense of 'entitlement'. You EARN your money by waiting on people, serving them, being polite and friendly,etc. You earn your money. If you have an attitude, your obscenely late with the food etc, then your going to get a smaller than average tip. Thats how it is.I'm assuming in your IT field, your getting more than $2-3 an hour? And comparing your field to the waiting industry where someone is literally WAITING onyou, its not comparable. You could only compare it to a job where you are directly SERVING somebody. And for it to be comparable, that job would have to payless than minimum-wage...

 

[mez 0ne]

Damn some of you sound completely uneducated and seem to be proud of it.


This thread has become a joke.

 

[datznasty]

Originally Posted by SunDOOBIE

Originally Posted by DatZNasty

I just can't justify paying you an extra 40$ to hand me food and drinks you didn't even make, like that's some great thing you did I couldn't do myself. Hell, ideally the cooks would get all the tips. All your waitress does is grab it from the window and bring it to you, which sometimes is not even a great distance and write down your order to bring to them.

FYI Servers split their tips with the cooks, busboys, and the bartenders.

I know. I used to date one who worked at this Mexican spot called Salas. She had to give the busboy 1$ a table if it was a group of 4 or more, and if not1$ an hour, but she didn't have to split any with the cooks and my dude who works at Olive Garden in Lawton I know doesn't have to split withcooks.

Fine, ill just go tell everyone whos "waitering" to go get better jobs... and you can serve yourself from now on.

you know nothing about what youre talking about, TRUST me.



And I'd actually prefer to walk to the damn soda machine and fill my own drink frankly, especially since all you salty #%%@!%@$!$@@# are bragging abouttampering with them. What did I say that was wrong anyways? It's all subjective, and that's my point. You don't automatically get 20% Earnit. There's so much missing from this story. Maybe she wasn't very friendly. Maybe the food sucked. Maybe the service sucked. Maybe she was slow. Maybeshe kept getting orders wrong.
Hell, I've had a job that was tip only, and not even @+$%++ sub minimum wage + whatever tips. Naturally, people don't always tip that nicely,since they're already paying for the tree. I had to quit that with a quickness. It was selling Christmas trees. People would go to the Commissary too thenwalk over to the lot and buy a tree so I had to carry them %#$+% like a 3/4 mile then tie it to the top of their car and **%+.

 

[INTLplayers]

Originally Posted by DatZNasty

Sounds like you know nothing about being in service. Some people have careers in being a waiter/waitress because you can make very good money. My boy works in a vegas casino and does 6 figures a yr just waiting on people.

LoL then quit *****ing. The tip you get is going to be commensurate with the service you provide. I just can't justify paying you an extra 40$ to hand me food and drinks you didn't even make, like that's some great thing you did I couldn't do myself. Hell, ideally the cooks would get all the tips. All your waitress does is grab it from the window and bring it to you, which sometimes is not even a great distance and write down your order to bring to them.

Hell, I've had a waitress give me the wrong price by almost 7$ on something then try to bring me the bill and not say anything like I wouldn't notice, then got the nerve to act all surprised and indignant when I didn't break her off huge on the tip. %+$%%, your tip is locked up in the difference between what you told me it was and what it turned out to be.

Yea, because im sure you make $4.15 an hour doing that

Its not the waitstaffs decision to be paid crap on the hour and rely on gratuities.

Actually it is. Guns to their head forcing them into waitering? I think not.

you should just stop, seriously. you clearly do not know what it takes to work in the hotel/restaurant/services industry..you probably haven't evenworked a day job in your life for that matter.

whether it's the guy down the street or LeBron James, it's wrong.

When I worked valet a couple of years ago, this jerk stayed at the hotel for several weeks and treated all of the workers like garbage..as opposed to theothers, I wasn't the type to lose my cool over something minimal..until he threw in some racist nonsense when he was checking out..that and this story islike a slap in the face..yhen one of my co-workers put a massive dent in his car..idiot got what he deserved

 

[kidoopz]

Yall do realize waiters only get paid $2.13 an hour.. Most are college students trying to pay for tuition.. On top of that, the amount of taxes that shows upon your check would deduct as much as your entitled to, leaving you with usually $0 to $30 max, regardless on how much hours you worked.. B/C the amount oftips that the waiter/waitress had reported, the government deducts a percentage of pay from your hours if you made so and so amount of tips.. ON TOP of that..Lebron kept them there until 3:45 AM.. Most restaurants close at 11.. So basically lets say he got there at 11.. That waiter just got paid $4.25 per hour towait on Lebron even long after the restaurant had closed..

And do you realize getting a better job requires going to college.. And most people use the restaurant business in order to pay for college so they can getthat job they desire... I can't believe ya'll are going to eat out and Tip actually 0.. matter a fact 1%... lol....

 

[datznasty]

you should just stop, seriously. you clearly do not know what it takes to work in the hotel/restaurant/services industry..you probably haven't even worked a day job in your life for that matter.


Just got back from work actually. I was providing a service to some senior citizens, who again, didn't tip me.

Yesterday, I had to serve the Library 4new Linksys's, provide the servicing of configuring and installing them, the service of fixing the 6 computers that weren't communicating with thebluetooth printers, served them 4 new printers and provided the service of setting them up, tonight's shindig I had to provide the service of making theirpresentations play through the audio system and on the projectors up and downstairs, as well as semi Djing playing the oldies while their old @!#$+ ate andtried to dance. Next time I do one I'm going to ask somebody for a gratuity. I'm paying my way through college too, actually graduate tomorrow but Istill have college related bills I need to pay.

Better yet, next time I don't get tipped, I'm going to turn the system on fullblast and shatter everybody else's eardrums while I have on my noisecancelling headphones. That serves them right for not tipping me. Better yet, I'll just ding their cars on the way out with the company car. That'sjustice. And they even serve food at most of these shindigs, I'll go spit in that too!

 

[fraij da 5 11]

Ehh, im done here.

Do everyone else a favor and don't go to restaurants... maybe you should learn how to cook too. Maybe serve yourself a ticket to some place where you donthave to tip and you get crappy service.

btw, Making stupid comparisons wont get you anywhere in this convo.

 

[dr 715]

I can see where DatZNasty is coming from. A lot of people have jobs that are more important/complicated than serving and don't even expect to get tippedfor performing the tasks they need to perform. But it's a custom in our culture that waiters get tipped for their work and someone of Lebron's statureshould leave at least a $50. The food can suck, the service could be awful, but this man gets paid millions of dollars to wear sneakers and play a game for aliving. Leave a bigger tip and if you're not satisfied with the serve, !##** the manager out. But as a celeb, more is expected from you because you HAVEmore.