Tag Archives: Generosity

A Tip That Left Me In Tears

Posted on January 11, 2020 by

It was the last table of the night. These two girls sat down in my section… They looked to be about 20-ish. I suppose that makes them young women. But if I’m telling the story, I’m probably calling them “girls.” … Continue reading →

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6 Things You Can Say To Let Your Server Know You’re A Horrible Tipper

Posted on March 12, 2019 by

I have worked as a server in a restaurant for a really long time. Seriously… Like, just a ridiculously long time. Some might say “an embarrassingly long time.” And if working as a server has taught me anything, it is … Continue reading →

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What We Can Learn About People In Restaurants and Costco Parking Lots

Posted on May 16, 2017 by

I’m a server at a restaurant. And as a server, I am completely dependent on the goodness of strangers in order to make money. Nobody is forced to leave a tip after their meal… Not even large parties where the … Continue reading →

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Crazy Horse and Crazy Giving

Posted on April 5, 2016 by

For a few years, I had a job that might have been the best job ever. My job was basically taking kids on trips to National Parks all over the country. It was me, a couple of camp counselors, and 10-12 kids in … Continue reading →

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What Christians Need To Know About Tipping

Posted on June 7, 2014 by

There are some people who you know are going to be bad tippers just by looking at them. I’ve had a job as a server for a long time now, and sometimes you can just tell. For example…. If you ask … Continue reading →

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A Light Shines In The Darkness

Posted on January 21, 2013 by

“All the darkness of the world cannot extinguish the light of a single candle.” ~ St. Francis of Assisi Every once in a while, when it seems like you’re surrounded by hate, someone does something unexpectedly loving, and you’re reminded … Continue reading →

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How To Not Be A Jack Ass

Posted on November 16, 2011 by

My readers may find this hard to believe, but I don’t know everything. Sometimes it takes a while for news like this to sink in, so I will provide you with the natural pause that is a new paragraph…. There … Continue reading →

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