Waitress Mocked Teenager For Paying In Coins, But His Revenge Was Sweeter Than You Can Imagine

For Money And Work Experience

Cohen Naulty is the teen in question. At the time of the incident, he was a senior in high school who just wanted to spend time with his friends. Like a lot of kids his age, he was working as a waiter for both work experience and extra cash. He needed to do this to pay for things that he wanted! But he had no idea how his life was going to change because of it…

For Money And Work Experience

How He Got His Tips

As a waiter, Cohen made the bulk of his money through tips. Most people left them in the form of small change, often as small as quarters. It was true that he could have gone to the bank every few days, but he felt like it was an unnecessary thing to do. He had a goal in mind, which was to take his pals out for a nice meal. He wanted to do a good thing, but he might not do it anywhere after what transpired…

How He Got His Tips

So Many Quarters

After some time, Cohen was able to collect a neat pile of coins. He knew that it should be enough to pay for a meal and leave a nice tip! What exactly made the story go viral? It had nothing to do with the food but with the way that he paid for the meal. It was a nice gesture that someone decided to make fun of!

So Many Quarters

Airing Her Grievances Online

He and his friends had a great time eating lunch at the pub. However, things turned sour not long after that. Cohen only stumbled upon the post by a chance. It was written by a waitress who had complaints about her shift. The post came with a photo of his bill and all the quarters that he used to pay for it!

Airing Her Grievances Online

It Was Not Nice At All

Even though he saw it not long after it went up, it was already too late. The people who knew him had already read it by then. He could not keep his emotions in check at the thought of this. He felt so hurt and humiliated that she would say something so mean about him. But what exactly did she say that made people pay attention to the story? In the first place, was she right to write something like that?

It Was Not Nice At All

He Started Seeing Red

He was a mild-manner boy who did not like to make a scene. At first, he tried to hold back his tears. However, he got more and more furious as he read and reread her words. Based on what she said, it was clear that she had an entitled attitude. However, it got worse when he saw that she made fun of his mom. “We’ll just caption this… ‘How NOT to pay at a restaurant,’” the post began. That was not all…

He Started Seeing Red

She Went Too Far

She went on, “Cause that’s the nicest thing we can think to say about this ridiculousness.” Even though this was already embarrassing enough as it was, the hashtags only added fuel to the fire. He could not believe that she also used #nohometraining, which implied that his parents failed to raise him properly. This was not something that he was going to let go so easily. He tried to come up with a way to get back at the waitress and the restaurant. They had no idea what was coming for them!

She Went Too Far

Coming Up With A Plan

Cohen gave his payback plan a lot of thought. He needed to put in a lot of effort and commitment for it to work. He decided that he needed to take it a step further than simply revenge. The Beer 88 staff, especially that rude waitress, were all going to pay. None of them had any idea what was about to come their way. However, an unexpected thing happened after that. It was something that could help him!

Coming Up With A Plan

No One Likes Bad Reviews

Any company will not be happy with a negative review or an online complaint. After all, who wants to go to a place with bad reviews? As soon as the public learned about the joke, they did not hesitate to tell off the pub. Netizens thought that it was not right for an establishment to act like that! The pub took down the post right away since it was raking in negative reviews that did not stop coming. However, they did not get away with this since Cohen already got a screenshot and uploaded it to his own profile.

No One Likes Bad Reviews

They Were On His Side

Cohen nearly laughed when he saw all the comments that came in from his fellow Beer 88 patrons and other Facebook users. He felt satisfied to know that the restaurant was getting a lot of flak for the post. It was clear that the public was on his side. But was the backlash from the public going to be enough?

They Were On His Side

It Was Payback Time

We are sure that most teens and even adults would have taken that opportunity to write a post detailing how angry and embarrassed they were. After all, it must be hard to get shamed like that on social media. However, Cohen is not a regular teenager. He was seeing red in anger but drew up a plan. His plan was even better than that! He had a great idea that he could not wait to set in motion.

It Was Payback Time

The Story Made Headlines

Local news stations soon learned about the story. He gave out interviews and said that he did not do anything wrong. When he spoke to WSET, he said, “It’s just U.S. currency. I’m allowed to use it. It’s not illegal. I’m not doing anything wrong.” We are glad that he stuck to his guns instead of backing out.

The Story Made Headlines

His Friends Supported Him

“They said we didn’t have any home training,” one of Cohen’s friends said. “That was dirty. That was one their hashtags was #nohometraining… we couldn’t believe they posted it on Facebook,” another pal told WSET. “If anybody met Cohen, they know it couldn’t be farthest things from the truth,” his very own mom Kim told the local radio station. “And, you know, he’s a good kid.” Not long after that, however, the entire world learned more about his true nature…

His Friends Supported Him

Cohen The Quarter Boy

Cohen had been dubbed ‘The Quarter Boy’ as a reference to the coins that he used to pay for his meal. He chose to take the high road instead! This means that he did not shame either the server or Beer 88 for what happened. Instead of focusing on the negative aspect of the story, he turned it into a positive lesson for everyone involved instead. He did not even refer to the restaurant by its name. The sad truth was that Beer 88 dug its own grave on social media. Let us hear what else the young man had to say.

Cohen The Quarter Boy

A Great Idea

“Took a few friends out to lunch and only had enough to pay for their meals in quarters. I was blasted on Facebook by the restaurant for paying in quarters. It was not a good day,” he explained. “Then I had a great idea. I love paying for people’s meals even if I have to scrape together my last quarters to do so.” It turns out that the story only made him realize that he enjoys treating his loved ones to a great meal! Not only that, but it also inspired him to do something big.

A Great Idea

An Act Of Kindness

The post went on to explain what he had in mind. “Paying for someone’s meal can change a really bad day around in just one moment of kindness,” the teenager said. He continued, “I would like to keep this going and make it fun. I am sure there are places out there that wouldn’t mind being paid in quarters and perhaps you can help me out by donating a little to help me pay for their meals!”

An Act Of Kindness

His Donation Drive

Essentially, Cohen wanted to launch a charity campaign to pay for other people’s meals. Through his Facebook page, the young man started the fundraiser to collect money that they would use for this admirable task. He said, “We will use 100% of the donations to pay for other’s meals and post videos of their reactions! If you would like to be part of my mission donate here!”

His Donation Drive

For A Good Cause

“If you are a restaurant that wouldn’t mind a register filled with quarters at the end of the night and a special treat for one of your patrons now and then please post so I know who I won’t offend by coming by,” he added. Sure enough, he was able to find many restaurants that did not look down on Cohen and his coins.

For A Good Cause

It Started To Gain Traction

After some time, the fundraiser started to really gain traction. People donated money, left comments, and paid the teenager a lot of compliments. Here was what one netizen had to say about his efforts: “I’m so proud of you for putting so much good into the world. If there would only be more people like you, the world would be a more peaceful, trustworthy, and happy place.” How much did they collect?

It Started To Gain Traction

Not Just Food

Once the fundraiser came to an end, Cohen managed to raise an incredible $10,148. Mind you, none of this money is going to him because he plans to use it all of it to help others! The teenager continues to buy them not only food but other things as well. “Had an awesome time filling up the coin laundry for some sweet folks today!” he said. However, is it true that restaurants hate receiving payment in coins?

Not Just Food

It Is Still Money

The answer to that is no. After all, money is money. In fact, there are a couple of restaurants that expressed their support for his campaign with donations of their own. Some people gave money, while others gave pizza! There have also been photos of Cohen in supermarkets as he handed out gift vouchers. Aside from his heart of gold, there is yet another admirable thing about him.

It Is Still Money

Changing Lives And Helping Others

A local television company even did a story on his efforts. Aside from this, the teen also took videos of his food giveaways and posted the footage on his social media accounts. By this point, he has already helped kids, couples, students, policemen, the hungry, the homeless. Cohen has truly made a difference to the lives of all these people.

Changing Lives And Helping Others

Abandoning His Revenge Plan

He did not think that something like this would have a huge impact on the people who learned about his story. It was never his goal to be popular. However, people always ended up admiring him thanks to his generosity and kindness. Everyone roots for him, and we can see why. It is so very refreshing to see young people make a positive impact on our world. He even abandoned his revenge plan, wishing to only spread positivity.

His Revenge Plan

It Was Only A Joke

Cohen decided to simply let it go. If you ask us, the people at Beer 88 should follow in his footsteps. No one deserves to be treated like that, after all. They eventually posted an apology on their Facebook page. The post read, “It was posted as a joke, intended as a joke, and should be taken as a joke.” Even so, we think that they only ruined it by adding how receiving so much change is “annoying to people that work in the restaurant/retail industry.”

It Could Have Been Better

They did not stop there. The pub tried to explain further by saying, “We try to keep our page funny and relate-able, and had no idea that this would be offensive to anyone.” It is a good thing that Cohen decided to let things go. However, we still think that it was rude of them to do such a thing when he gave a tip of $10 for his $20 bill!

$2000 Tip

Despite receiving a sizeable tip, Beer 88 sought to ridicule Cohen despite his kindness. Well if you can imagine how nice it can be to receive a $10 tip, imagine receiving a $2000 tip! Most people would be stunned and think they’ve been blessed, truly living out their luckiest day. This actually happened to a waitress, Emily Bauer.  However, what happened was anything but pure happiness and luck. The outcome was anything but what you’d expect for such generosity.

$2000 Tips

Emily Bauer

Emily Bauer, 21, had only been a server for about two weeks when she was scheduled for a busy Sunday shift at Red Hook Seafood and Bar in San Antonio. She is very excited to work even in busy days when something unexpected happened.

Emily Bauer

Slow Worker

Since she is just new to this job, she tends to become slower than the others, and the fact that it is a busy Sunday makes things more complicated. She keeps on apologizing to one of the customers in the front due to her poor service, but the customer has something to say to her.

Slow Worker

Worrying About Nothing

According to her interview, the man has only one thing to say when she apologized, “It’s okay, I’ve owned restaurants and I understand how it is to be a server.” She was like, “Thank you” and keeps on working. The man then asked her to cancel everything and just give him his bill.

Worrying About Nothing

The Unexpected Tip

When she gave him the bill, she was surprised to see the amount of tip that the customer gave him. It’s $2000! Plus a note telling her to keep working hard. This is very unexpected for Emily.

The Unexpected Tip

What She Thinks

She already thought about everything like what she can buy with it or how she can spoil her sons with it. She was very surprised and very thankful for what happened. She never expected it and considered this as a blessing in disguise. “The first thing that I thought of was my kids. I would be able to finally have a Christmas to give them whatever they want or whatever they need,” she said.

What She Thinks

Ruined Expectations

Unfortunately, her happiness didn’t last long. She said her excitement was quickly dashed when the restaurant told her that they can’t process a tip larger than $500.

Ruined Expectation

The Manager

Emily was being congratulated by her co-worker while happily sitting at the next table. The Manager suddenly approached them and see what the chaos is all about. Her manager told her, ‘Rule No. 1. Never accept a tip like that because you’re never going to get it,’. This is another thing that she never expected.

The Manager

The Coworkers Suggestion

Her coworkers didn’t want to let this happen. This is very unfortunate as she worked hard for it and was given to her. They suggested that the restaurant should just split the tip into 4 gives of $500 but they refused. It is unclear why they can’t do such a simple thing.

Co Workers Suggestion

The Call

After a few minutes, the man who gave the tip suddenly called the restaurant asking if his tip was given to the person that he gave them to. The restaurant told him that they can’t process it, leaving the man confused. He said ‘I don’t understand why it’s not being taken out if I have that money in my account.’. Emily still didn’t get the tip she should’ve received.

The Call

Emily’s Request

After knowing that the man called the restaurant about it, she asked her manager if she can talk to him and thank him for his gratitude but her manager refused by saying that they don’t have his phone number. Emily stated in her interview, “I told them whether I can get it or not I just want to thank him. Doing something like that means you have a really big heart,”

Emily’s Request

The Helpless Waitress

Emily had a very tough year. With Covid Pandemic and everything, this scenario becomes the highlight of her year. Unfortunately, this wasn’t given to her. The restaurant took it away from her. “It’s been really hard to look for a job. My boyfriend was working but got laid off because of COVID,” she said. “For somebody to just block my blessings, it’s just like what can I do about it?”

The Hopeless Waitress

The Response Of The Restaurant

Even after the interview, the restaurant didn’t even bother to give their comment about the issue. Emily didn’t get what she deserves and the helpless waitress continued to live her life as normally as possible. A blessing that could’ve changed her life was taken, and she can’t do anything about it.

The Response Of The Restaurant

So now…

So now, do you think that some restaurants are really doing things for their workers as well? Are the tips we give really go to the person we want to have them? We do hope that majority of restaurants are honest and still doing the right thing. After all, those tips are for hardworking individuals and not the owners.

So Noww

What Should Happen

Restaurants should be fair to both customers and workers. Respect is the golden rule we should all follow. Businesses won’t be successful without their hardworking workers, and workers won’t be recognized without the customers. Let’s keep things with respect and learn to appreciate the things we receive and give back to those who deserve it.

What Should Happen

Words To Live By

Whatever happens, what you did to other people will get back to you. The Pub that insults and shamed Cohen is also shamed online by their action. The Restaurant that Emily worked also lives the shame of not giving her what she deserves. Who knows what karma has for them as well, right? Now just wait until you this next story, the waitress was definitely not expecting it…

Words To Live By

As if it was any other day for her, this pregnant waitress began her work, but she didn’t know that something would happen during her shift that would change her life and make her burst into tears. What could have happened to this young woman? To see what made her day, keep on reading.

Struggling More Than Usual

That day was more of a struggle than usual.  During her third trimester, she had grown a lot. She had a heavy foot and an achy back, so she shuffled around, collecting the bill and the dishes at the table. However, the officer had already left.

Struggling More Than Usual

Straight To Her Manager

There was a note that the police officer had written when she opened the folder, which contained the check. She couldn’t help herself and ran straight to her manager, trying to hold back her tears.

Straight To Her Manager

Saving For The Baby

Although Courtney Cadigan was eight months pregnant, she continued to work at the Lamp Post Diner on the shifts she could handle. Her head was always in the future, and she wanted to be financially stable when the baby arrived.

Saving For The Baby

Every Cent

She knew that it was imperative to work hard and save the money she could since she would become a mother. For what was about to come, every cent would be needed. We all know how expensive kids are!

Every Cent

Difficult Work

It’s a tough job to be a waiter or a waitress. Many people do not realize that, for hours and hours, these people are on their feet, and they make meager wages. A lot of customers don’t tip nearly enough, which doesn’t help her situation either.

Difficult Work

Not A Regular

There were regulars at the diner, including police officers who would come in before the start of their shift to have a quick bite. Courtney was used to serving them, but one officer she did not recognize was there that day.

Not A Regular

Quite Surprising

After leaving the restaurant, he left a note with the bill for Courtney. This was quite surprising, and she wasn’t ready for it. Never in the past had she gotten a note like this.

Quite Surprising

Thoughts Racing Through Her Mind

April Fools was her due date, and Courtney was worried about making ends meet, as it was getting closer. It also did not help that her relationship had ended badly with the father of her child.

Thoughts Racing Through Her Mind

All Alone

She needed to face motherhood by herself now. When the cop walked in and sat down in her section, all of these thoughts were running through her mind. She went over and brought him a menu and him to the joint.

All Alone

Something Was Up

Police officers who are regular customers at the diner are from the Voorhees Township Police Department, so she knew right away that something was up when Courtney saw an officer she did not recognize.

Something Was Up

Even Stranger

By choosing to ignore her thoughts, Courtney tried not to put meaning into it and approached the officer to take his order, just as she would do with any other customer. But the encounter had just become stranger.

Even Stranger

Her Worries

For a while, Courtney’s ex had not made contact with her, which was quite worrying. Despite their relationship, which did not end in the best possible terms, she wanted him to be as involved in the life of his child as much as possible.

Her Worries

Putting On A Smile

Let’s say he didn’t treat Courtney with the respect she deserved. She didn’t want to worry about that now, though, so she smiled, pulled her pad out, and took the mysterious man’s order.

Putting On A Smile

Slightly Uncomfortable

Courtney felt slightly uncomfortable when the mysterious officer came into the diner. She was pretty sure that she hadn’t seen him before, and now that she spoke to him, she studied his face carefully, trying to place him.

Slightly Uncomfortable

Stony-Faced Officer

He might not have been from the area, or he just didn’t frequent this diner. Courtney just hoped it wouldn’t involve her ex, or she wouldn’t be in some trouble. But the officer’s stony face did not lessen her fears.

Stony-Faced Officer

Stony-Faced Officer

An Awkward Situation

Courtney tried so hard to make small talk with the man, but every time she tried to comment on the weather, his order, or anything else, he just nodded and smiled at her, shutting her down.

An Awkward Situation

An Odd Order

He ordered a green salad and asked for a glass of water. Courtney was relieved to get out of the awkward situation, but as she walked into the kitchen, she knew very well that he was looking at her closely.

An Odd Order

Becoming Busy

Courtney noticed when she came through the swing doors that the diner had filled up. Then she saw another couple sitting in the booth behind the officer. She hurried over and introduced herself to them.

Becoming Busy

A Simple Explanation

They immediately noticed her huge baby bump and tired eyes, Courtney brushing aside the concern of the couple with an explanation. Courtney later recalled, “I was telling the people at the table behind him that it was my first baby,” and she added, “I was going out of work soon.”

A Simple Explanation

Watching Her Every Move

The couple warmly congratulated her before placing their orders, unaware that the police officer was listening to every word intently. He watched her, even more, when she brought him his salad and went to the other customers to serve them.

Watching Her Every Move

Asking For The Check

The mysterious man devoured his salad and, in record time, drank his water. He raised his hand after that to ask for the check. The total came to $9.00, and Courtney brought over the bill.

Asking For The Check

Filling Up

It was getting busier and busier at the diner, so Courtney was off again.  She hurried to get the diners’ orders out on time,  so she didn’t notice that the police officer had already left. She went about her duties.

Filling Up

The Note

Courtney found there was too much cash to pay for the meal when she opened the leather folder. She saw a note that made her knees weak. It was written on the bill, and it was directed at it.

The Note

What Was The Problem?

Afterward, she recounted, “He must have overheard my conversation with other customers.” Was he shaming her for working while pregnant? Or perhaps, because she couldn’t move around too quickly, he thought the service was too slow.

What Was The Problem?

Good Luck

Courtney took the note and read it slowly and carefully. She was in disbelief! The note on the bill read: “Enjoy ur 1st. You will never forget it.” There was $9 in change next to the note. How nice he was to wish her luck!

Good Luck