The $12.99 gin upcharge that stole his tip. ‘Who’s gratuity? Who’s this nigga getting my $20?’
What Happens in These Guys Episode 024: Gratuity
Young, broke, and at a restaurant Sir Smoke and El Uno thought they could calculated restaurant bill correctly. El Uno thought he had it calculated. Then the waiter asks ‘Would you like a specific gin?’. One very confused Sir Smoke,gets the check, takes one look at it, and immediately has questions. What should have been simple dinner Dates turns into a debate about tipping, service charges, and the mysterious extra fees that show up when it’s time to pay the bill.
Was the food was good?
Was the service was cool?
But what exactly is the tip/”gratuity” for and why are you getting this extra money off the top? As Sir Smoke tries to figure out where his money is going, El Uno steps in to explain the world of tipping culture, restaurant etiquette, and why some charges appear automatically.
The problem?
The explanation only creates more questions.
What follows is a hilarious conversation about money, expectations, and the frustration everyone feels when a bill is higher than they thought it would be.
The Best Part
The funniest moments come when Sir Smoke tries to make sense of the extra charge while El Uno attempts to explain the rules. Instead of finding answers, the conversation spirals into the kind of debate that only happens on These Guys.
If you’ve ever looked at a receipt and felt personally attacked, this episode is for you.
Why It Hits Different
It’s about learning the hidden rules of adulthood when you’re broke. Upcharges, automatic gratuity, and the math you do in public when you can’t afford to be embarrassed. The tip he planned to leave says everything about pride and poverty. Because sometimes the bill isn’t the most expensive thing at the table—the confusion is.
What Is Gratuity?
Gratuity is another word for a tip. It’s money given to service workers, usually in restaurants, to reward good service.
In many restaurants, customers choose how much they want to tip. However, some restaurants automatically add gratuity to the bill.
This is commonly called automatic gratuity or a service charge.
Why People Get Confused
Most people calculate what they expect to pay before the bill arrives.
Then taxes, fees, service charges, and gratuity appear.
Suddenly the total isn’t what they expected.
That’s why conversations like the one in These Guys Episode 024 are so relatable.
Everyone has had that moment where they look at a receipt and think:
“Wait… where did all this come from?”
