Lewd comments. Sexual overtures. Groping. Restaurant servers put up with a lot in pursuit of the tips they need to make a living, constantly deciding where to draw the line.http://nyti.ms/2tAd3A8
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Brittany Gilbert said she used to “get so creeped out and weirded out” by customers’ behavior. But now? http://nyti.ms/2Dn36pk pic.twitter.com/BZG0STsXt8
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“Most of my day is geared towards how is a man going to feel about me. How can I maximize tips without feeling overly sexualized by my guests?” asks Ashley Lewis, who is grateful for the work but conflicted about what it entails. http://nyti.ms/2ImSsmg pic.twitter.com/xei2lgzYNK
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Managers can protect workers by switching a server’s table or asking an offending customer to leave. But even for bosses with good intentions, sexual harassment from customers is difficult to police.http://nyti.ms/2FB8UxI
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Servers and diners: Do you see a connection between tipping and bad behavior? We want to hear from you.http://nyti.ms/2FzPZTS
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Servers ignore comments about their bodies, laugh off propositions and deflect behavior that makes them uncomfortable — all in pursuit of the tip that will help buy groceries or pay the rent. http://nyti.ms/2tSAcOL pic.twitter.com/SnxjlnPhV4
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These casual environments where alcohol lightens the mood and erodes boundaries prompt restaurant workers to ask: How much money will I make, and how much will I tolerate to make it? http://nyti.ms/2tIoyWt pic.twitter.com/nUzS55jVUg
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We also wanted to hear from you. Readers described the pressure to tolerate harassing behavior in order to earn tips. Especially telling? Many of you said the money made it worthwhile.http://nyti.ms/2u0vPRv
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Letting men get away with this because of a tip doesn't make it easier for the next victim.
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Please report criminal activity. Don't be a dumb NY Times reader.
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Well .. at least now we know her price
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I was looking at 200 im tips? So fucking what?
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If you like it there's the door
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Sorry I would have poured his dinner all over him and given him mouthful then called the police!! *shakeshead*
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