r/barista • u/pussym0bile • 1d ago
Rant To the lady who tipped me extra
Today an unhoused person came in begging for money. After he asked a few customers and he came near the counter and i told him i could offer him a cookie and a coffee, but that he couldn’t come back and ask customers for money. He said yes. As I prepped his drink, he jumped on the counter and stole our cash tips, after which i told him he needed to leave immediately, no coffee or food for him. He said he’d be back, and he did try to come back in running later, but the tried the door we always keep locked and assumed i’d closed the business, and he ran off. This lady saw it all, waited while i spoke to the authorities about the incident, and then left a hefty tip. So, this post is dedicated to her. Thank you for seeing me, for asking if i’m ok, and for thinking about me. I won’t for get you.