Zuckerberg stiffs Rome waiter on honeymoon
Facebook’s $20 billion dollar man probably didn’t get rich by being overly generous.
Now, Mark Zuckerberg’s penurious ways are attracting the attention of at least one Rome waiter, who received no tip from the Facebook founder.
Zuckerberg is in Italy on his honeymoon. He married longtime girlfriend Priscilla Chan in his back yard the day after the social media giant’s company went public, making him and many of his employees some of the richest people on Earth.
London Telegraph reporter Nick Squires reports Zuckerberg and Chan really like artichokes. While honeymooning Monday, they dined on deep-fried artichokes, fried pumpkin flowers and ravioli stuffed with sea bass and more artichokes. The total bill – about $40. The tip? Zero.
Waiters at the “service included” restaurant Nonna Betta were “amazed” they didn’t at least get a Like, a Poke or even a friend request from Chan’s dog Beast.
Word is the happy couple also didn’t tip the night before after eating pizza.
This kind of news could make Italian waiters as depressed as Facebook’s stock.
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Jacob
May 29th, 2012
1:24 pm
Sorry but there’s a big difference between tip and service. I’ve lived there for years and even locals tip. The service included is a service fee, it goes to the restaurant owner to cover the wages of the workers, period. It is not a gratuity. And most intelligent people know the difference.
ummm
May 29th, 2012
1:24 pm
typically you don’t tip in Europe – it is included in the bill.
Jacob
May 29th, 2012
1:25 pm
Again, the tip IS NOT included in the bill. A SERVICE FEE is included, a tip is a tip is a tip.
Rob
May 29th, 2012
1:26 pm
Do you think Europeans are good tippers??? I think not. I used to drive a courtesy car for a hotel in Augusta during the Masters golf tournament and the Europeans were the WORST for tipping or being polite. Just because he is one of the richest people on the planet, does not mean that he should be expected to tip more than anyone else.
Gracie
May 29th, 2012
1:26 pm
How many people in the US would add extra onto a bill if it stated that “gratuity was already included” (which it often does in large parties or particular restaurants)? Why are we commenting on the Zuckerburgs not tipping if the restaurant bill already had “service included”? I don’t expect him to have to pay more for the identical car that I would buy just because he has more money to spend…why would I expect him to pay more for a meal where the tip is already included?
Mishap
May 29th, 2012
1:26 pm
If the waiters want a tip, maybe they should work at a restaurant where the service charge isn’t included. One doesn’t become a billionaire by giving away inordinate amounts of money for something they’ve already paid for.
jc
May 29th, 2012
1:27 pm
his wife is ugly
Browncoat
May 29th, 2012
1:28 pm
In Europe, the “tip” is included in the price of the food. You only tip extra for exceptional service.
Jacob
May 29th, 2012
1:28 pm
Truth…. OVERTIPPING is what you’re talking about. Regular tipping is not understood as being typical Americans being condescending.
Jacob
May 29th, 2012
1:30 pm
Browncoat: tipping is not built in to the price of the food, get real.