I just came in from doing the trimming where I have lots of time to think.

I remembered my Democrat parking only sign and the fact that I am in a service business. That does make me quite hypocritical. On the other hand I am prepared to receive criticism for the sign because I know it's not the smartest thing to keep it up. So far I've received 98% 5 stars from by guests. I guess that means my guess are either all nicer than me, democrats or really don't care.

So glad you spoke up about your feelings. Not many will do that.

This is a very interesting post to me as a Brit. If this happened to me here in the U.K., and it was a partisan political message, regardless of whether I approved of the message or not, I wouldn’t have tipped the waiter and would have told him why. However, over here tipping is not mandatory but discretionary. Around 10% is usually considered a standard amount to leave as a tip if the meal and service have been satisfactory, more if the diner judges it to have been excellent, and definitely nothing if the experience has proved unsatisfactory. Most restaurants here have a system of pooling their tips to give a share to kitchen staff and the tip is placed in a container at the till, but we expect restaurant owners to pay at or above the legal minimum wage and the diners are not expected to be subsidising their staff’s wages. I would probably have asked to speak to the manager when I was paying the bill and explained why I objected to the message on the mask.

I read with astonishment the replies that tell you you did a bad thing...what if the mask had a dick pick on it, would they be telling you how awful you were? How about the word "nigger"? I am with your response 1000%!

why tip him anything? He got his tip in the form of the free advertising he forced on you.

Anyone overreacting to such an innocuous incident such as this, and to think this is normal behavior in addition to seeking affirmation for your deplorable behavior proves that TDS does indeed exist.

You're too kind. I would have asked for another server. Or, left.

I would never talk to a waiter like that for such a ridiculous reason . The only reason to make a complaint to a waiter is in regards to the food or the service . It’s non of you business what he was wearing .

Do you honestly believe you would have been so upset or submitted this post if your candidate of choice was printed on the hat .I doubt it. You made it apparent with your rant about Trump that this was your main reason for chastising the waiter which I believe was rude and obnoxious. The other reasons you gave for being against the hat were to validate your post .

You Go girl.....but I think 15% was too much! Far more effective would be 2 shiny pennies! Leaving nothing writes you off as a cheapskate....02 is a clear message! And I doubt I would have been as mannerly about it! His manager must also be an idiot..........

Yep, it's silly for a waiter to wear political attire during such a contentious race where he knows he is losing the respect of half of his customers. That's the risk he takes with his choice, so it must be worth getting more tips from some, less tips from others, like you.

I would think that the restaurant owner or manager wouldn't allow it, unless they're okay with endorsing various political candidates in the name of the business, but then again, the management may feel they can't restrict freedom of speech in that way.

Just remember, the same concept could be applied to rival sports teams, and various social controversies as well as religious symbols.

If you were working for a business who caters to all faiths, would you wear an "atheist" mask, for fear you might offend customers?

I think you were right to tip the amount you felt fair but lower than if the waiter had worn a mask that didn't take a stand one way or another. The waiter might be getting higher tips from Trump supporters. It's all good - we all must be true to ourselves and speak our minds when we are moved to say something.

I personally refuse to dine at restaurants that have political signs in their windows I disagree with. That is my right, as it is their right to lose my business, but maybe gain business from similarly minded folks. That's what's great about America.

Smartest to check all political affiliations at the door and have a good time. You did what felt good to you, and the waiter is doing what feels good to him. Best to avoid controversy in the first place though, in my opinion.

This guy was foolish to wear this due to his tips being effected by people like you.But what is offensive to you is not offensive to everyone . I happen to think you were being offensive in talking to the waiter in that matter .

I am not a trump fan but I believe in free speech and expression . If a brother can wear a BLM hat as a friend of mine does at the auto parts counter where he is employed ,I would be a hypocrite if I thought otherwise would I not?

It happens

I think my mom would call you a feisty old broad.

And I agree, it was stupid. Really, wearing something that endorses anything not directly related to the business, and approved by management, is stupid.

A waiter wearing a mask such as this is uncalled for. IF the mask had Biden 2020 on it would you have made the same exact comments to the waiter ? I am sure you would have am I correct..

That's unbelievable. He probably waits on a lot of people from the base and figures they would like that. Some of them probably don't. It's probably his owner that gave out the masks. Do you think he takes it upon himself to do that on his own? I would boycott the restaurant

I believe a waiter wearing a mask with any candidates name on it is wrong, and he used bad judgment in doing so . That being said I personally would not have said anything to this person . He had a right to wear the mask as long as his boss said it was ok . Him acting like a jerk does not effect me so I do not care . If I did not approve I just would not return there.