When Steph and her husband, George, met their granddaughter Eden’s boyfriend, Jason, they were excited for the dinner. However, they quickly sensed a problem with their waitress, Jessica, whose forced smile and detached demeanor suggested she didn’t want to serve them.

Despite their polite interactions, Jessica’s attitude only worsened. When she returned with the wrong drinks and then complained about serving elderly customers, Steph and George felt disheartened. “I hate getting the old tables,” she had said, revealing her ageist mindset. George reassured Steph, “We’ll handle this,” but they decided to enjoy their evening first.

When Jason and Eden arrived, Jessica’s demeanor changed dramatically as she eagerly attended to the younger couple. But Steph and George knew better. After a pleasant dinner, they decided to teach Jessica a lesson. George wrote “0%” in the tip section, explaining, “But we’re old, and apparently we have a reputation for not tipping well.”

As Jessica’s shock set in, they called over Ryan, their kind waiter, and gave him a generous tip instead. Afterward, they reassured Eden and Jason that respect and kindness should always prevail. “That was the lesson Jessica needed to learn,” George concluded, leaving the restaurant knowing they had stood up for themselves.