The Economic Times

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

A Reddit post about a tense tipping experience at a NYC diner has gone viral after a customer claimed a waitress mocked their water order, vanished during service, and pushed preset tip options during payment. The story has reignited online debate around restaurant etiquette, rude service, and growing frustration with digital tipping culture.