Source: BroBible
Summary
A valet worker denied service to a rude hotel guest who was dismissive and uncooperative. The incident, shared on TikTok, shows the guest’s frustration after being refused valet parking. The worker, Nolan Meyer, said he had never denied service before but felt the guest’s behavior warranted it. The guest reportedly became angry and left the hotel without his car being parked. Viewers praised Meyer for standing up for himself.
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Can You Really Get Denied Valet Service?
The valet worker says he reminded the man that they are in the center of a major city, so options are scarce. He says he listed out the different lots nearby but was cut off by the hotel guest mid-speech.
“Yeah, we’re doing valet today,” he interrupted, per Meyer.
This interruption bothered Meyer, he says, but he proceeded to do his job.
However, the man was in his own world and headed directly into the hotel. Meyer says he tried to stop the man by asking him for his name and phone number for the valet. The man quickly yelled both in transit, but Meyer didn’t have his writing material close by, he shares.
“He’s not even looking at me. He’s just walking away towards the front desk,” Meyer continues.
‘I’m Glad You Stuck Up For Yourself’
Viewers in the comments section applauded Meyer for standing up for himself.
“Good on you for standing up for yourself man. Entitlement should not get you far in this world,” one TikTok commenter wrote.
“I’m glad you stuck up for yourself,” another added.
“W self respect,” a third said.
Others noted that the hotel guest seemingly got his ego hurt.
“Dude probably never had someone actually stand up to him before,” one wrote.
What To Do When Valeting Your Car
The last thing you want is to be denied valet service in the middle of downtown. It goes without saying, you should treat those in charge of driving and parking your vehicle with kindness and respect. As the hotel guest found out the hard way, valet companies can deny your valet request.
When the car keys are handed over to the valet, trust that your car will be safe, as valet workers are professionals, Unparalleled Parking shares. Valet workers park hundreds of cars of all shapes and sizes.
Before leaving the car, it is best to remove any valuables from the vehicle and bring them with you. Fetching a car due to forgetting your wallet or sunglasses is not ideal for the worker and yourself, so it’s best to double-check everything was grabbed before leaving.
Tipping isn’t required, but it’s always appreciated. Tips can wait until you leave the location to ensure great service was provided. Industry standards for tipping can be anywhere between 15% to 20%, NerdWallet reports. On a $20 valet, it would be $3 for 15% or $4 for 20%. Most people tend to hand over a $5 and call it a day.
Most importantly, it’s essential to keep track of your ticket. Losing a ticket can create havoc, especially during a busy rush. Treat the ticket like your car keys so that punctual service can be provided.
Author:
Evan Null
