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‘I’m so conflicted … rent is due soon’: Florida bartender gets $28 receipt back…
One South Florida bartender said he’s conflicted after he was mean to a customer and the man potentially gave him a $500 tip.
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Plantation Bartender's Dilemma: $28 Bill, $500 Tip – What Would You Do?
Plantation, FL – A local bartender at Jacaranda Bar & Grill found himself in an unexpected ethical quandary this week after a customer left a staggering $500 tip on a bill totaling just $28.76. The bartender, Joe Sim, shared his dilemma in a viral video, seeking advice from the online community. Sim, who admitted to being "really, really mean" to the customer during their visit, displayed the credit card receipt, which clearly showed "500.00" written in the tip line. The customer's tab included items such as "shock top," "fireball," and "tullamordew," amounting to $28.76 before tip and taxes. "I don't know what to do," Sim stated in the video, expressing his conflict. He noted that while the general rule is to honor the written total, the customer signed where the total should be, indicating the $500 as the intended tip. However, his conscience was troubled by his prior behavior towards the customer. Sim mentioned contacting his boss for guidance but had not yet received a response. The incident has sparked considerable debate online, with viewers offering various opinions on whether he should accept the full amount, a smaller sum, or attempt to return the money.
