Server's Viral Rant on Olive Garden's "Endless Pasta" Deal Sparks Tipping Debate

A recent viral video by a server, identified as 'tamponplaza' on social media, has ignited a debate over tipping culture and restaurant promotions. The server, who previously worked at LongHorn Steakhouse and now at an Olive Garden-affiliated restaurant, shared her frustrations regarding the popular '$13.99 Endless Pasta' deal.In her video, the server explained, 'You get a water and then you get the $13.99 endless pasta. You can have ten bowls of pasta, you get your check with tax, it's only 15 bucks, leaving your server's tip being like $2.' She emphasized the significant effort servers put in, running around for hours, refilling drinks, and shredding parmesan, only to receive a meager tip. 'They just busted their ass for you, you just took up a table in their section for hours, eating your 10 bowls of pasta,' she stated.The server highlighted that while tipping is often considered optional, the low base wages for servers mean they rely heavily on tips. She urged customers to 'be mindful' of their servers when taking advantage of such deals. The video has sparked a mixed reaction online, with some commenters sympathizing with servers and others arguing that low wages are the responsibility of the corporation, not the customer. One user commented, 'Olive Garden needs to pay their servers more during their specials not the customer,' while another suggested, 'These comments prove everyone should work as a server for at LEAST 6 months to know how it is.'

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