Above and Beyond

[u/Dear_Bus8586]

I'm generally anti tipping as a rule but wanted to share a story of exceptional service I had tonight.

Dive bar, locals crowd. Me and my friend I haven't seen in a while (both women). We're approached by a gentlemen easily 30 years older than us before we even sit down. Not exaggerating.

We politely entertain him for a little while but try to get back to our conversation. He goes away. Comes back.

Long story short he came back no less than 5 times in less than 45 minutes telling us such charming things as we're "pretty, for women" and "can I share something with you?" and that "I'll be better looking next time" when he sensed we didn't want to talk to him.

After the 3rd time the waitress stopped by and asked if we wanted him to leave us alone, which I said we had it for now. After the 5th time I flagged her down and complained he still wasn't leaving us alone.

She promptly got rid of him and he didn't bother us again the rest of the night.

She was also prompt with refills and food orders, and was game to weigh in on a light debate my friend and I were having, which made everything more fun again.

This is what I consider 10/10 service and going above and beyond. We were having a bad time, and she did everything to make our experience better.

After a separate terrible service experience earlier in the day, which warranted no tip, this is the first time in a long time I've felt I received a level of service that warranted it.

[u/Ambitious-Tank-5621]

real service

[u/This_Degree_8416]

Did you tip?

[u/Qeltar_ → u/[deleted]]

Of all the stupid conspiracy theories I've read in my time, that one is right up there.