Thomas Belts, 500 W Temple Street, Los Angeles, CA (2026)

09/11/2026

😂 WAIT… 25% ALREADY?!

I haven’t even ordered my water, spoken to the server, or received any service yet—and the suggested tip is already sitting at 25%.

I completely understand tipping for great service, and I’m happy to reward someone who goes above and beyond. But being asked to choose a tip percentage before the experience has even started feels a little backwards.

How am I supposed to know what kind of service I’m tipping for when nothing has happened yet? 😅

Maybe I’m old-fashioned, but shouldn’t the tip come after the service?

Would you feel comfortable selecting 25% before you’ve even been served? 🤔🍽️

09/11/2026

🚗⚠️ TOWED BEFORE I EVEN HAD A CHANCE TO FIX IT?

I’m not disputing the importance of accessible parking. Those spaces are there for people who genuinely need them, and the rules should absolutely be respected.

What concerns me is what happened at a Target store after my vehicle was parked in a disabled parking space. I stepped inside briefly to purchase one item, and when I came back just moments later, my vehicle was already being hooked up to a tow truck.

There was no warning, no notice, and no opportunity to move the vehicle before the towing process began.

I understand that parking violations can have consequences, but I can’t help wondering whether an immediate tow was really necessary under these circumstances. Instead of simply correcting the mistake, I was left dealing with expensive towing fees, paperwork, and a major inconvenience.

I believe accessible parking rules should be enforced—but should there also be some reasonable opportunity to correct the situation before a vehicle is towed?

What do you think: fair enforcement or unnecessarily harsh? 🤔

09/11/2026

😳 HAS 30% TIPPING BECOME “NOT ENOUGH”?

My wife and I recently went out for dinner, and our bill was about $70.

The service was good, so I left the server a $20 tip — roughly 29%. I honestly thought that was a pretty generous tip.

But instead of a simple thank-you, the server told us:

“If you can’t leave at least $35, you shouldn’t be eating out.”

Wait… what? 😳

A $35 tip on a $70 bill means tipping another 50% of the meal price. 💀

I want to be clear: I’m not against tipping. I know how important tips are to many restaurant workers, and when I receive good service, I’m happy to tip generously.

But there’s a big difference between leaving a tip because you appreciate the service and being told what percentage you’re expected to pay.

It feels like tipping expectations keep moving higher and higher. First 15% was common. Then 20% became the norm. Now nearly 30% can apparently be considered cheap?

Maybe times have changed, or maybe I’m just behind the times. 😭

But honestly, if you left $20 on a $70 restaurant bill, would you consider that a fair tip?

And if the server told you that you needed to leave $35 instead, would you be offended or understand their perspective? 👀

09/11/2026

💵🍽️ A $60 TIP ON A $577 BILL… STILL NOT ENOUGH? 😳

A customer left $60 on a restaurant bill totaling $577, apparently believing they had left a generous tip for the server.

But a handwritten note reportedly suggested that the waitress expected closer to $120.

Once the receipt and message made their way online, people had plenty to say. 👀

Some felt that $60 was already a substantial amount and argued that customers should be free to decide what they're comfortable tipping. To them, a tip is a way to show appreciation—not a payment that should come with a predetermined expectation.

Others pointed out that restaurant workers often depend heavily on gratuities and believe a larger bill should come with a larger tip, especially when the service is good.

And that's where the bigger argument comes in:

👉 Should customers decide the tip based entirely on the service and what they can afford?

Or has tipping culture reached a point where certain percentages—or dollar amounts—are simply expected?

💬 What do you think?

Was $60 fair on a $577 bill, or was expecting $120 reasonable?

👇 Sound off in the comments!

09/11/2026

WELL… IT FINALLY HAPPENED. 😤🚨

I was peacefully traveling in what I consider my private conveyance when a tow truck showed up with a whole lineup of officers, and suddenly my vehicle was being seized.

I repeatedly explained my position: this is not a commercial motor vehicle, I’m not engaged in commerce, I do not consent, and I do not recognize their claimed corporate jurisdiction over me or my property.

None of it mattered. They hooked the vehicle anyway.

From my perspective, the Constitution protects the right to travel, and government authority shouldn’t automatically turn someone’s private property into something they can take whenever they choose. Yet every objection was met with the same response: “state law.”

Now the matter is going beyond the roadside. I’m documenting everything—the officers involved, the tow company, the agencies responsible, and every part of what happened.

Legal paperwork is being prepared, affidavits are being handled, and I intend to pursue every remedy I believe is available.

They may think this is over because the tow truck drove away.

It’s not.

Sometimes the only way to challenge what you believe is an abuse of authority is to stand your ground and take it through the proper legal channels.

The paperwork is coming. 📄⚖️

09/06/2026

I Tipped in Cash… But Apparently That Didn’t Count?

While vacationing in a small town, I stopped at a local diner for a meal. When it was time to pay, I put the bill on my credit card but left the tip in cash on the table.

Since I wasn’t adding any gratuity to the card, I wrote “no tip” on the credit-card receipt.

A few moments later, the server seemed to assume I hadn’t tipped at all. Her attitude noticeably changed, and she gave me a disappointed look before saying goodbye in a way that felt pretty unfriendly.

I completely understand that servers depend on tips, and I’m always happy to recognize good service. What caught me off guard was how quickly the interaction changed simply because my tip wasn’t written on the card receipt—even though I had already left cash.

It made me wonder: How often does this kind of misunderstanding happen when someone chooses to tip in cash?

Do you still prefer leaving a cash tip, or do you put the tip on your card just to avoid any confusion?

👇 I’d love to hear what others think.

09/06/2026

🚗 No Handicap Placard, But I Still Tried to Help

I came across a car parked in a designated handicap space with no visible handicap placard or accessible license plate.

What caught my attention even more was that the driver had apparently left their keys sitting right on the trunk. 😳

I was concerned someone might come along and take them, so I called the phone number listed on the keychain. It turned out to be the local Lexus dealership, and they tried reaching out to the owner while I waited for a little while.

Honestly, I was frustrated seeing someone appear to use an accessible parking space without the proper authorization. At the same time, I didn't want their car or keys to become an even bigger problem.

You can disagree with someone's choices and still choose to do the right thing when you have the opportunity to help.

What would you have done if you were in my shoes?

09/06/2026

I completely understand that tips are an important part of many restaurant workers’ income, and I’m always happy to show appreciation when I receive great service.

But a sign saying, “If you can’t afford to tip, you can’t afford to dine out,” would honestly make me pause.

Tipping has become such a complicated topic, and putting a strong message like that at the entrance can make customers feel judged before they’ve even walked through the door.

A restaurant should feel welcoming from the moment you arrive. I’d rather see the focus on good food, great service, and a positive experience—not on what customers are expected to pay before the meal even starts.

Everyone has their own opinion about tipping, and that’s okay. But do messages like this help restaurants set expectations, or do they push potential customers away?

Would a sign like this make you want to dine there, or would you simply choose another restaurant? 🍽️🤔

09/06/2026

I completely understand that many restaurant workers depend on tips, and when I receive great service, I’m more than happy to show my appreciation. ❤️

But seeing a sign that breaks down employee wages, suggests how much I should tip, and even shows what my total could be before I’ve ordered a single thing feels a little uncomfortable.

To me, dining out should start with feeling welcomed and enjoying the experience—not immediately feeling like I’m being given a lesson about what I’m expected to pay.

Tips should feel like a genuine thank-you for good service, not something customers are pressured to agree to before the meal even begins.

What do you think? 🤔
Would a sign like this make you want to stay and eat there, or would it make you walk away? 🍽️

09/05/2026

That sign stopped me in my tracks. 😭💀

“Tipping IS part of my rent.”

Then underneath:

“Minimum 25% expected.”

And finally:

“We’re students, not charity.”

Okay… so I came in to buy a drink, and somehow I’m now being asked to help cover somebody’s rent? 😂

Let me be clear: I understand that rent is expensive. College is expensive. Service jobs can be exhausting. And yes, tips can make a real difference for workers.

But there’s a big difference between asking for a tip and telling customers what the minimum should be before they’ve even received their service.

When a screen or sign says “25% expected,” it doesn’t really feel optional anymore.

It starts to feel like:

“This is the amount you’re supposed to choose. Anything less means you’re the problem.” 👀

And that’s where I think tipping culture gets uncomfortable.

A tip should feel like appreciation for good service — not a guilt payment at the checkout screen.

Because customers have bills too.

Rent. Groceries. Gas. Utilities. Childcare. Debt. Rising prices everywhere.

So when someone says, “We’re students, not charity,” I can’t help thinking:

Neither are the customers. 😭

If a business truly needs an additional 25% to make the numbers work, wouldn’t it be more honest to include that cost in the price or clearly charge it as a service fee?

At least then customers know the real cost before they order.

I’m all for workers being paid fairly. I’m just not convinced that putting a minimum tip expectation in front of someone at the register is the best way to accomplish it.

So what do you think?

Would a sign like this make you more likely to tip 25% — or would it actually make you want to tip less? 👇🔥

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