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Mantas Kačerauskas

Man Hands $100 For A $60 Meal, Waiter Assumes The Rest Is A Tip And Walks Off

Being a waiter can be a stressful job. You need great people skills, a sharp memory, and the ability to multitask, all while staying on your feet for hours. With that kind of pressure, the occasional blunder is bound to happen.

One Redditor recently found himself on the receiving end of one after paying a $60 bill with a $100. He soon realized the waiter wasn’t planning to bring any change back—and what followed was an awkward, almost comical exchange that had people divided over whether it was an honest mistake or something else entirely. Read the full story below.

The man handed over $100 to pay for a $60 meal and waited patiently for his change

Image credits:  Curated Lifestyle / Unsplash (not the actual photo)

But when it never came, things quickly turned awkward

Image credits: Curated Lifestyle / Unsplash (not the actual photo)

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Image credits:  Getty Images / Unsplash (not the actual photo)

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Most readers felt it was just a simple mistake, though a few couldn’t help but have their doubts

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