Tipping culture has always been a hot-button issue, especially in the United States, where it plays a huge role in service workers’ pay. But one waitress’s viral TikTok has stirred up an entirely new debate, leaving some viewers vowing to tip less after hearing how much she makes.
Amanda, a server at Texas Roadhouse, recently posted a video showing how much she earned in tips during a three-hour shift. Let’s just say, the results shocked her audience—and not in a good way.
In the video, Amanda, who goes by @amanda4xx on TikTok, broke down her tips table by table: $12 on a $48 check, $20 on a $101 check, and $9 on a $46 check. By the end of her shift, she’d raked in $150.14 in tips. When combined with her hourly wage, Amanda’s earnings came out to an impressive $59 an hour.
@amanda4xx What I made in a 3 hour shift at Texas Roadhouse! It was a slow day so i only worked for 3 hours. #texasroadhouse #serverlife #server #waitress #tips #servertiktok #money ♬ original sound – Amanda
She even noted in the video’s caption that the restaurant had been “slow” that day, implying she might make even more on busier shifts.
While some might see her success as a win for service workers, the internet didn’t exactly applaud. Instead, many viewers expressed frustration, claiming her earnings were excessive and that tipping has gotten out of control.
“I’ve been tipping too much. Thanks for sharing,” one user commented. Another said, “And just like that, my 15% tip just became 5%.” Others joked about drastically cutting their tips in response.
The backlash didn’t seem to faze Amanda, though. In fact, she followed up with another video, revealing her tips from a four-hour shift: a whopping $164.94. That’s an average of $50 an hour, on top of her regular hourly pay of $36.
Despite the criticism, Amanda’s transparency has sparked a larger conversation about tipping culture in America. While tipping is technically optional, service workers rely on these tips to make a living wage. A standard tip of 15–20% has become the norm, and anything below 20% is often frowned upon.
But Amanda’s video has left people questioning: How much is too much?
What do you think? Are her earnings justified, or does tipping need a rethink? Let us know in the comments—and don’t forget to share this story with your friends!
