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This week on Beyond the Tip, we’re diving into the subtle (and not-so-subtle) world of passive aggression in the restaurant industry. From fake-smiling guests who weaponize politeness to servers dishing out petty energy with a side of sarcasm, no one’s innocent here. Shea shares the story of a server’s passive-aggressive power move that totally backfired, Megan (as always) gets stuck with the overly polite-yet-ruthless customers, and Mac recounts a table’s insult so wild, it weirdly turned into a compliment: “It tastes like shit... but I like shit.” Yeah, it’s that kind of episode. Oh, and yes—someone actually asked a server to sit down so he could tell her to smile more. Buckle up. It's a passive-aggressive rollercoaster.

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In this episode of Beyond the Tip, we’re serving up the raw truth about customer reviews—the good, the bad, and the ones that still keep us up at night. From the pressure to get that perfect Yelp mention to the awkward dance of asking for one, we break down what reviews really mean for servers. With Megan out sick, Shea and Mac are joined by special guest Madi (aka Junior Sass), who shares their take on review culture and the weirdest feedback they’ve seen. Grab a pen—you might just learn how to ask for that five-star review without sounding like a robot.

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In this episode of Beyond the Tip, we're cleaning out the story fridge and serving up a smorgasbord of delicious randomness. From bizarre customer encounters to oddball co-worker moments, these are the tales that didn’t quite fit anywhere else—but were too juicy to toss. No theme, no structure—just pure, unfiltered server chaos. Consider it the restaurant industry’s version of a chef’s special: strange, satisfying, and probably not health code approved.

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