I spent around 3 years serving, and even now I'll go into my old stomping grounds from time to time to see my old friends. One thing that I have never understood is dumbass dudes thinking they are slick enough to leave their numbers to accompany their 10% tip.

Guys, this advice is coming from another guy who just wants you to have the best chances. BEING CHEAP ISN'T APPEALING.

Just the other night, this kid (I say kid, he was probably 19), came up to the bar where I was sitting to ask for a pen. I was confused because I knew his server. Hell, I trained her. She knows to always leave pens with paper checks, but I guess she didn't have enough for the whole group of individually-split-check children. Anyway, she comes by about ten minutes later to show me that this kid wrote his number with a thank you note. I looked at the bottom, and sure enough, $2 on his $18 check. I wanted to text him this advice, but I figured I'd post it here to help anyone who needs to here it.

Side note: same rule goes for bible thumpers and MLM huns. If you want your server to like you, DON'T. MESS. WITH. THEIR. MONEY.