Jess Jones was serving a table of eight at D'Jais Bar & Grill in Belmar, N.J., when she says an hour-long wait led to her diners punishing her by withholding a tip. Instead, the texting acronym "LOL," for laughing out loud was written on the tip line of the receipt next to the words, "1 hour for food," according to the Asbury Park Press.
In a Facebook post since shared more than 6,800 times, according to the New York Daily News, Jess wrote: "Last night, I was stunned by this receipt that was left for me by a party of eight people. I would have preferred a '$0' tip than a 'LOL' tip, but as a waitress, bad tips and harsh notes are all part of the job. Even though they did wait an hour to eat, they remained satisfied with filled drinks and proper notice that the kitchen was a bit busier than normal. I've worked in the service industry for five years and I take pride in providing great service to my customers.
"I would like to make a statement on behalf of wait staff everywhere: We make $2.50 an hour. Most of my paychecks are less than pocket change because I have to pay taxes on the tips I make. I need tips to pay my bills. All waiters do. We spend an hour or more of our time befriending you, making you laugh, getting to know you, and making your dining experience the best it can be. We work hard, and we really do care.
"My experience with this table was cruel and unnecessary but sadly it's not uncommon. With that said: Please be good to your waiters. I know it's annoying when things aren't right. I know how aggravating it is to receive a hefty bill when all night you've been wondering why the table that came in after you was served before you. But waiters are mere messengers most of the time, and it's wrong to shoot them, however bad the news."
These customers should probably receive the memo that "LOL" is out and "haha" is in, says Mashable.
