76 Interesting Receipts That People Came Across And Just Had To Share Online

by admin December 07, 2022

The written word has the uncanny power to either make or break your day. And all of us have experienced it, whether we’re aware of it or not. Even a small compliment or quality quip can raise your spirits. Meanwhile, a nasty opinion or cruel comment that you read might sour your mood for the entire day. In short, what someone writes can influence others quite a bit.

You probably wouldn’t expect to find a lot of creativity, imagination, and wit in the humble receipt. However, in between the boring lines of black ink, you might stumble upon some truly stunning gems. But it takes a keen eye to spot them, as well as a server or shop owner with a spark of imagination to craft them.

Our team here at Bored Panda has collected some of the most interesting receipts and bills that people have had the pleasure of seeing with their own two eyes. So much so that they just had to snap a picture and share it with everyone online.

As you’re scrolling down, remember to upvote your favorite pics, and let us know in the comments which of these impressed you the most. Don't forget to tip your server!

#1 A Message On The Bottom Of The Receipt From My Local Peruvian Restaurant

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#2 My Receipt Came With A Cat Typed Onto It

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#3 The Ink Stains On My Wet Receipt Look Like A Fantasy Map

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Any server or member of staff who has the energy and optimism to make jokes and boost their customers’ mood is to be commended. Working in the service industry is incredibly tough. You’re exhausted. You have to deal with rude and tired clients on a nearly daily basis.

And that’s not to mention that the pay often isn’t very fair, considering you have to spend hours and hours on your feet.

#4 The Bottom Of My Rainbow Receipt Says "Pot Of Gold!" In Binary

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#5 This Restaurant Bill Is Automatically Split

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#6 Found A Receipt For A Boeing 737 Purchase At Work Today

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So to have that drive to push past all of the negatives and craft unique receipts is really marvelous. It might not seem like much, but it can really make your customers’ day. Jokes and silly cartoons? Yes, please, more of those!

It’s honestly great to see servers and shop owners reward their customers for treating them well. Though we’d like to think that most people are nice and kind, the sad reality is that a small number of rude interactions can outweigh the good.

#7 To Prevent Stores From Evading Tax, Every Receipt In Taiwan Is Automatically A Lottery Ticket, Which Can Win Up To 10 Million Dollars. 360,000 USD

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#8 My Supermarket Prints Brain Teasers On The Back Of Its Receipts

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#9 My Grandma’s Hospital Bill In 1951 To Give Birth To My Mom. She Spent 4 Nights There

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At the core of it all, it’s essential to remember that the person serving your food and bagging your groceries is a living, breathing human being. They’ve got goals, dreams, ambitions, and fears—just like you. But it’s easy to forget that when cash transactions are involved.

#10 My Grandma's 1956 Polio Vaccine Receipt. It Wasn't Even Free

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#11 Ordered A Beer With My Dinner Called Lucifer And The Bill Came To $666

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#12 Perfectly Straight Receipt At Self Service Check Out

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You can get customers to return to your cafe, restaurant, or shop by providing them with a positive experience. How your staff behaves, and how good the food, products, or services are, will either drive them away or impress them so much, they’ll visit you again.

It’s going that extra mile when you don’t necessarily have to that really makes the difference. (And it works in all aspects of life.)

#13 My Library Receipt Gives Recommendations Based On My Reading History

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#14 Cashier Accidentally Prints Buyer's Entire Purchase History

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#15 My Library Receipt Shows How Much Money I’ve Saved By Using The Library

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“The essence of being a good server is making sure everyone leaves the meal having had a nice time. The essence of being a great server is making sure everyone leaves the meal having had a memorable time. I’m always on the lookout for anything extra I can do to make the night special for our guests. If I overhear a birthday mentioned, we bring out a piece of cake. If someone comes in wearing a Dolphins jersey, we’ll turn on that game if they’re playing. We take pride in our work,” a server working at a fancy restaurant shared with Bored Panda some time ago.

#16 My Receipt Came With A Nutritional Breakdown

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#17 Double Sided Receipt

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#18 Going Through My Grandfather's Belongings, We Found A Receipt For A Semester Of College

He paid $407.50 for tuition, room and board, and an "athletic fee" at Gettysburg College. Today, tuition at Gettysburg costs over $47,000 per year. Not including accommodations.

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Meanwhile, when it comes to dealing with rude customers, most servers will pretend that everything’s all right. But beneath that stoic facade, they might feel upset or be full of anger.

Nobody enjoys being looked down on. Nobody wants to be treated like they’re beneath someone else. Nobody deserves it.

#19 We Had To Hard Reset A Receipt Printer At My Job, And This Is What It Prints Out To Confirm Everything Is Back In Order

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#20 This Restaurant Has A “Today In History” Section On The Receipt

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#21 Local Takeaway Prints The Temperatures Of All The Staff Currently Working There In The Receipt

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One way to solve this issue is for the server to get their manager. It’s important to try not to take a customer’s critiques personally.

They most likely have an issue with the establishment as a whole, not you as a person. Getting a higher-up to handle delicate situations can help prevent them from escalating.

#22 Crossed The International Dateline Today. My First Lunch Receipt In Sydney Is Timestamped 1 Minute Before My Lunch In Los Angeles

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#23 My Coworker Got A Receipt Of Exactly $7.11 On 7/11 At 7 11

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#24 My B&N Receipt Gave Me Book Recommendations Based On My Purchase

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But it’s not just the staff who can defuse tense situations with rude and entitled people. Other customers can step in as well. For instance, if you see a server being badgered and harassed, consider stepping in and saying something. Or if you’d like to take a more subtle approach, get a hold of the manager and inform them of what’s going on.

#25 How My Grocery Store Itemizes Their Receipts

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#26 My Burger King Order Printed On A Subway Receipt Roll

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#27 A Collogue Recently Shared The Oldest Bill He Has In His Possession: The Bill For His Own Birth

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Some staff members might be too scared to ask for help. Odds are that the staff will remember your kindness and support if you step in. Heck, you might even get a surprise discount on your food. Or a witty quip and a lovely ‘thank you’ on your receipt.

#28 My Walmart Receipt Was Printed On Target Paper

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#29 Asked For No Tomato, They Took It Off My Bill

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#30 This Extra Detail On My Receipt

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What’s the most creative, funniest, or peculiar receipt that you’ve ever gotten, dear Pandas? Have you ever received a bill that genuinely made you laugh? What's the secret to a witty joke on a receipt, and the way to make a server's day? Don’t be shy, share your thoughts in the comment section.