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Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Restaurant Owner Chases Down Black Customer Over a Tip, Deion Sanders' Other Son Fired Him After Shedeur Drama, Former MAGA Terrence Howard Turns His Back on Trump, a Peek at the Obamas' Martha's Vineyard Retreat and Other Culture News From the Week
A Chicago-area restaurant owner has gone viral for all the wrong reasons as a video of a heated exchange he had with a Black customer in the street outside of his business has ignited a debate over race and the culture of tipping in the United States. In the now-viral video, Kenny Chou, the owner of the Table to Stix Ramen restaurant in Evanston, Illinois can be seen following a Black customer down the street after he paid for his meal but did not leave a tip. - Angela Johnson Read More 'It be your own people.' Things are shaking up in the Sanders household following Shedeur Sanders' unexpected fifth round draft pick. Now, it seems another son of patriarch and Pro Football Hall of Famer Deion Sanders is leaving the nest for one good reason. - Phenix S Halley Read More Terrance Howard was MAGA? The actor's latest revelation that he's a former supporter of President Donald Trump was not on our 2025 Bingo card. The 'Empire' star shared that he was 'in Trump's corner' until a significant shift in the administration led to a change of heart. - Towolawi Read More It's not easy being the first Black leader of the free world (even when you don't have the job anymore). That's why former President Barack Obama does his best to escape all of the Washington, D.C. drama and unplug with his family whenever he can. Martha's Vineyard, an island located in the southeastern part of Massachusetts, is one of their favorite places to unwind. - Angela Johnson Read More One boy is breaking down the stigma around Autism one paint brush stroke at a time. Kanyeyachukwu Tagbo-Okeke is only a teenager, but already, his art is helping change the world. - Phenix S Halley Read More No matter how much time passes, there are certain deaths where you remember exactly where you were when you heard the shocking news. Over the years, the Black community has been forced to grieve our icons, many of which died way before it was truly their time. In this month alone, the anniversaries of the tragic deaths of icons like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Marvin Gaye and Prince have passed, making the losses our community has faced that much more prominent. - Phenix S Halley Read More We can all agree that giving children guidance, teaching them right from wrong and allowing them to face consequences when they stray from that guidance is part of a parent's job description. But a conversation about what those consequences should be is where people are often divided – even when they're talking to themselves. - Angela Johnson Read More It was a long 2025 NFL draft for the son of Pro Football Hall-of-Famer Deion Sanders. Shedeur Sanders was projected to be a first-round pick by multiple experts and mock drafts. So, the quarterback had been waiting for more than a day to find out which team had chose him. - Mahalia Otshudy Read More kinjavideo-197549 Even though it's been 160 years since the Civil War ended, Black Americans are still feeling the effects of the war that almost tore the nation apart. It's prom season, which means your timelines are about to be flooded with pictures of teenagers all over the country getting glammed up for a night of dancing with their friends and classmates before the school year ends. Although a lot of planning goes into getting ready for the big night, it's what happens after the dance that can cause some confusion between kids and their parents. Now, an online debate about whether or not it's a good idea for moms and dads to get hotel rooms for their children after the big night is going viral, with people making strong cases for both sides. - Angela Johnson Read More For the latest news, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Illinois restaurant owner regrets 'bringing shame' to family after confrontation with customer who didn't tip
A video showing a heated exchange between an Evanston, Illinois, restaurant owner and a customer has sparked a broader conversation about tipping culture in America. Kenny Chou, who owns Table to Stix Ramen, admits he lost his temper on April 19 when he confronted the customer outside his restaurant for not leaving a tip. The dispute was captured on a smart phone and spread quickly on social media. I'm 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I do? Don't panic. Here are 5 of the easiest ways you can catch up (and fast) Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as $100 — and no, you don't have to deal with tenants or fix freezers. Here's how Nervous about the stock market in 2025? Find out how you can access this $1B private real estate fund (with as little as $10) Chou now regrets 'bringing shame to my wife as a husband, as an owner. At the same time, to my mom and dad,' he reflected to CBS News Chicago in a story published April 24. The incident has stoked debate over a question that seems to grow more divisive by the day: when is tipping expected and when is it optional? Backlash following the video was swift. The restaurant deactivated its social media accounts and stopped taking calls. Yelp was also closely monitoring its review page. Messages written in chalk appeared on the sidewalk outside the restaurant accusing the establishment of being anti-Black, according to the local broadcaster. Chou says the confrontation began when he followed the customer, described as a regular, into the street, intending to tell him he was no longer welcome at the restaurant after he declined to leave a tip multiple times. 'I paid for my food. I handed you $20. You cannot charge more than what the menu says, so what are you talking about?' the customer explained in the video. According to CBS News Chicago, when asked why he didn't tip, the customer explained online: 'Oh, I just didn't want to.' Read more: This hedge fund legend warns US stock market will crash a stunning 80% — claims 'Armageddon' is coming. Don't believe him? He earned 4,144% during COVID. Here's 3 ways to protect yourself Chou has since made efforts to extend an olive branch. He says the customer's brother visited the restaurant and they had a productive conversation. Chou sent him home with a handwritten apology, the customer's favorite dish and an offer to reconnect. 'My door is open for you, man. You know, come on by anytime,' Chou said. The incident hits a nerve at a time when tipping has become increasingly controversial. High prices have led to some consumers tightening their belts. Many Americans have become exhausted by today's tipping culture. A survey commissioned by Bankrate in 2024 found that 59% of U.S. adults have a negative view of tipping, while over one in three (35%) feel things have been taken too far. In addition, around 37% of consumers believe businesses should simply pay employees more rather than rely on tips. While consumers may be feeling the pinch, service industry workers are, too. Tips often make up a large portion of their income, especially in states where employers can pay them below minimum wage. This financial tug-of-war is also generational. Bankrate's tipping survey found that 23% of Gen Z respondents feel tipping has gotten out of control, vs. 40% of Gen X and 46% of baby boomer respondents. In a twist, however, it's noted that 35% of Gen Z respondents always tip at sit-down restaurants, whereas 56% of millennial, 78% of Gen X and 86% of boomer respondents do the same. Want an extra $1,300,000 when you retire? Dave Ramsey says this 7-step plan 'works every single time' to kill debt, get rich in America — and that 'anyone' can do it Rich, young Americans are ditching the stormy stock market — here are the alternative assets they're banking on instead Here are 5 'must have' items that Americans (almost) always overpay for — and very quickly regret. How many are hurting you? This article provides information only and should not be construed as advice. It is provided without warranty of any kind.
