Source: BroBible
Summary
A Texas Roadhouse server allegedly altered a customer’s receipt to increase their tip from $10 to $20. The customer, Shawn Bumpass, shared a viral video on TikTok, claiming the server added a “2” to the tip line, changing the total bill from $64 to $84. Bumpass contacted the restaurant, which apologized, but no further action was taken. This incident has sparked debate about the tipping culture and whether servers should be allowed to alter receipts.
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The habit gets a new name.
Altering receipts for extra tips is not a new trend, but it’s still a shocking one. Servers are getting creative with their tip lines, and customers are left blindsided. A simple “0” or “2” can make a big difference in the total bill. The tipping culture is getting out of hand, and it’s time to take a closer look.
The server’s clever move was not appreciated by the customer, who felt played. But was the $10 tip really “nice” to begin with? The debate continues.
And let’s be real, who needs a tip when you can just add a zero?
