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woman greenscreen TikTok over Starbucks app 'Hot Coffees' section (l) woman in car with Starbucks coffee caption 'THE Starbucks hack' (c) woman greenscreen TikTok over Starbucks app in 'Customize' category adding 2 shots of espresso (r)

‘This is the only drink I use my stars on’: Starbucks customer shares hack on how to get a ‘free’ drink when using mobile app

'Just don't let corporate find out.'

On Nov 20, 2022 by Dan Latu

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‘No one’s gonna know’: Man shares KFC mashed potatoes life hack for people celebrating ‘Friendsgiving’

'I haven’t had any mashed potatoes that were better than the KFC.'

On Nov 12, 2022 by Jack Alban

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‘No need to do a mouse jiggler’: Career coach shares hack on how to stay ‘active’ on Microsoft Teams when working from home

'Or look for a non-toxic workplace where they don't care?'

On Oct 31, 2022 by Lauren Castro

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‘Everyone should start paying in strictly change in self-checkout’: Walmart customer shares self-checkout hack in viral PSA

'Money is money.'

On Oct 28, 2022 by Charlotte Colombo

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‘Isn’t it mostly whipped oil, though?’: Foodie shares hack on how to make Cool Whip taste like ice cream, sparking debate

'Just because something is healthier than ice cream doesn't mean its good for you.'

On Oct 24, 2022 by Melody Heald

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man cooks steak directly on stove tiktok

‘The stovetop is cleanable why am I not allowed to do this’: Man cooks steak on electric stove like it’s a hibachi grill, sparking debate

'Now I've really seen it all.'

On Oct 22, 2022 by Brooke Sjoberg

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‘Yo that’s rlly smart’: Man shares life hack for eating Oreos without making a mess by using a fork

'You learn sum new from tiktok everyday.'

On Oct 22, 2022 by Melody Heald

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‘The best food app fr’: McDonald’s app $2 breakfast hack

'Now I need a feature where I can use multiple rewards at once.'

On Oct 14, 2022 by Braden Bjella

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‘Man I ain’t never ordering lemonade again’: Chick-Fil-A worker shares restaurant’s lemonade recipe, sparking debate

'I remember standing in the back for hours squeezing lemons lmao.'

On Oct 10, 2022 by Lauren Castro

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‘This isn’t toxic, it’s genius!!!’: Worker says manager shared ‘toxic’ advice for when someone asks a question and you don’t know the answer, sparking debate

'If you cannot convince them, confuse them.'

On Oct 8, 2022 by Cecilia Lenzen

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waffle house employee flips egg in pan tiktok

‘It’s all in the flick of the wrist’: Waffle House worker shares hack on how to expertly flip eggs in PSA

'Gonna try this today!'

On Oct 3, 2022 by Melody Heald

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woman speaking into small microphone caption 'why are some of you also set on making sure customers THIS IS DEFINITELY NOT ALL BARISTAS!' (l) woman speaking into small microphone caption 'spend as much money as possible THIS IS DEFINITELY NOT ALL BARISTAS!' (c) woman speaking into small microphone caption 'why did some of my co workers jumped on my throat' (r)

‘Why not let her save some money?’: Starbucks barista calls out co-workers who criticized her for helping a customer save money, sparking debate

'I usually tell people if there is an easier way to order something for cheaper.'

On Oct 2, 2022 by Jack Alban

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applebees unlimited wings togo hack tiktok

‘It’s gonna go to the trash’: Applebee’s customer shares trick to take home unlimited wings after server wouldn’t give them a to-go box

'Me, an applebees server, finding out through this video that i’m not supposed to give to-go boxes.'

On Sep 12, 2022 by Jack Alban

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‘He’s not lying’: Wingstop worker shares PSA to ensure customers get fresh food

'As someone who worked at wingstop, you speak facts.'

On Sep 10, 2022 by Melody Heald

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‘Once these hotels catch on they’re going to stop serving’: Trucker shares a hack for free complementary breakfast at Hampton Inn

'It's the walk of confidence that got them.'

On Sep 9, 2022 by Natasha Dubash

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