Retracting Advice in the Name of Justice

Our reader Amelia recently described a troubling restaurant experience where her $10 tip on an $85 bill was met with rude criticism from the waitress, who insisted on a 20% tip and disparaged Amelia’s generosity. Upset by the waitress’s condescending behavior, Amelia took back the tip, which led to a heated confrontation and the waitress causing a scene.

Although Amelia feels her reaction might have been excessive, she questions whether she should have overlooked the waitress’s attitude instead of escalating the situation. What are your thoughts on how she handled it?

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