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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
Rana Sarkar

‘Water is also a drink’: Waitress mocked customer asking for water at NYC diner, vanished during service, then pushed for preset tip; customer’s final comment left her speechless

Dining out is supposed to be relaxing, especially after a long day of travel. But for one customer visiting New York City, a late-night restaurant stop reportedly turned into a frustrating experience that later sparked debate online about service, tipping culture, and customer expectations.

The story was shared on Reddit’s r/tipping forum by a user who described a tense interaction with a waitress at a famous NYC restaurant chain.

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