A waitress shared how much she made in tips during a three-hour shift, and instead of inspiring generosity, it had the opposite effect—people are now vowing to tip less.
Tipping is a hot topic. In the U.S., it’s practically mandatory, while in many other countries, it’s only expected for exceptional service. And then there’s the never-ending debate—how much is enough? Some places go for 10%, while in the U.S., anything under 20% is often considered an insult.
That’s why one server’s TikTok post is causing a stir. A Texas Roadhouse waitress, known as @amanda4xx, revealed how much she made in just three hours—and it left diners questioning their generosity.
@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
The Breakdown That Shocked Viewers
Amanda explained that it was a “slow day,” so she only worked a short shift, serving nine tables. Most of her customers tipped via credit card, but she also received some cash.
Here’s how her tips added up:
- $12 on a $48 bill
- $20 on a $101 check
- $9 on a $46 order
- $30 in cash on a $130 bill
- $25 on a $74 meal
At the end of her shift, Amanda tallied everything up. Her total tips came to $150.14, and with her base wage of $9 per hour, she walked away with $177.14 for just three hours of work. That’s $59 per hour—a figure that left many TikTok users rethinking their tipping habits.
The Internet Reacts—And Not How You’d Expect
Instead of celebrating Amanda’s earnings, many viewers were not impressed. In fact, some declared they would start tipping less after seeing how much waitstaff can make.
One person commented, “Been seeing a lot of these videos lately, and it made me realize I need to lower how much I tip. Thank you.”
Another added, “Wow, I always do 20-25%. I gotta chill.”
One user joked, “I’m tipping two bucks next time.”
Others admitted they already keep tips low: “I always leave $10, no matter what my total is.”
Not everyone agreed, though. Some people defended Amanda, saying that good service deserves good tips. One supporter wrote, “Always tip 20%! She’s obviously a great server. Get that cash!”
Another added, “A lot of people don’t realize that depending on where you work, servers can make serious money.”
And then, of course, there were those who saw an opportunity: “Looks like I’m applying at Texas Roadhouse this week!”
The Bigger Question: Should You Tip Less?
Amanda’s video sparked a debate, but one thing is clear—tipping culture isn’t going anywhere. Some see her earnings as proof that service workers don’t need huge tips, while others argue that a few viral TikToks don’t reflect the reality for most servers.
So, where do you stand? Are you rethinking how much you tip, or will you keep tipping generously? Let us know in the comments—or share this with a friend who always debates the tip!
