probably enjoying it if she's mentioned that she doesn't feel guilty for not tipping.

She's not talking about those countries. She's talking about the United States. I am privileged enough to have traveled internationally and my favorite person is Swedish/Finnish and raised in Britain. I'm well aware how other systems work. However, in the United States, there is a social contract to tip, and when in…

I work for my state and make barely over $13/hr. I love my job and the girls that I help, but there is NO WAY I can survive without working overtime. AND I STILL TIP.

I spent a summer in Stuttgart so I feel this so hard!

The entire article had me and my servers friends like this, when we read her "arguments" defending her deplorable behavior:

You are Invictus.

It's par for the course. I only do so when I recover from my fainting couch, as the staggering amount of $15/hour caused me to pass out. What would I do with a multitude of riches?

Also, can we talk about the hypocrisy in this article? Bartlett wants owners to "improve the livelihood of those in the service industry." Well, by not tipping, Bartlett is supporting the owner's businesses (by eating the food) while simultaneously screwing over the workers (by not leaving a tip). Also. To hold China…

You truly are the vox populi. The people in the comments called upon you and you answered. Bravo!!!

Oh what a jerk.

I'm glad you found your future husband through all of this BS! I always find renewed faith in life when there's a rose beneath the weeds.

Thank you for that reframe. :) Hugs right back!

Holy shit! So horrifying, I hope your ex is now in jail! I'm glad you focused on you and came out better and stronger.

I'm sorry to hear that. I hope you're in a good place now and remember that you deserve every happiness

What an awful person. So sorry this happened to you, but I'm so happy you dodged this bullet.

She probably needs some free things, since she's inhereted his terrible credit; although she always used to brag about how "rich" she and her family were.

I don't even like the Celtics. He did. Bonus: he still wears all the shirts I got him with my awesome discount for another sports team ALL OF THE TIME

that person is a total turd.