Seventy Four-Cent Tipper Might Sue State Senator Who Shamed Him Online | Eater

"A New Jersey restaurant where a couple ended a weeklong vacation with dinner but encountered slow, inattentive service—waiting 10–15 minutes to be attended despite a light crowd (around 20 people), with the server reportedly focused on a larger party. The pair ordered drinks, spinach-artichoke dip and pork chops and declined dessert; their $119.26 bill was met with a 74-cent tip (about 0.6%), which the diner defended as rounding to the nearest dollar in response to perceived poor service. The server, Ashley Sculthorpe, said she was surprised because the guests had told her everything was fine. The episode escalated when a local state senator and regular at the spot posted a photo of the receipt on social media—including identifying debit-card information—and publicly called out the customer, sparking accusations of doxxing, mixed public reactions, and possible legal follow-up. The incident underscores tensions around tipping culture, reliance on tipped wages, expectations of customer feedback, and the ethics of public shaming." - Jenny G. Zhang