Waiter left stunned

A waitress named Janet was left disheartened after a group of 18-year-olds left her a rude note on their receipt that read, “Wear a life jacket,” instead of tipping her. At first, she thought it was a joke due to recent flooding in the area, but her coworkers explained the group had actually asked if they could “tip her manager” because she was “drowning in work.” While Janet was extremely busy that night, other customers were pleased with her service and tipped generously—most giving 20% or more.

Janet, who relies on tips as her main source of income, said her paycheck after taxes is only about $100 a week. Despite the insult, she tries to stay optimistic and empathetic toward all customers, acknowledging that people may be dealing with unknown struggles. The incident sparked outrage online, with commenters criticizing the teens for their lack of empathy. Many said they would have tipped more if they saw a server overwhelmed, not less. Others called the group rude and inconsiderate.