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A movement called \u201cTips for Jesus\u201d started in 2014, encouraging acts of generosity. Despite its name, the movement isn\u2019t tied to any religion; it\u2019s simply about spreading kindness. The origins of this trend are still unclear, but the idea is that diners leave exceptionally large tips, sometimes hundreds of times more than the usual 20% for good service. This has led to some servers receiving several hundred to a few thousand dollars on bills as low as $50.\n
The person behind this movement has chosen to remain anonymous but has shared, \u201cThe movement we started is meant to be agnostic.\u201d He mentioned that while he doesn\u2019t recall the exact moment the movement began, it started at a college football game in Michigan. He added that he\u2019s been fortunate and has always been a generous tipper.\n
Many believe\u00a0restaurant\u00a0owners should pay their employees livable wages, which is a valid point. However, the profit margins for many restaurants are incredibly slim, and even owners are struggling. In many European countries, tipping isn\u2019t customary, yet workers still earn livable wages. Perhaps there\u2019s something the U.S. could learn from this. Meanwhile, people like the anonymous generous \u201cagnostic\u201d continue to spread joy by participating in this movement.\n
Unfortunately, not all acts of generosity end well, as seen in the case of Alfredo\u2019s Pizza, where the restaurant and its employees became victims of a cruel prank.\n
Alfredo\u2019s Vice President Leslie Minicozzi Galacci revealed, \u201cWe received notice 45 days after he dined in our establishment.\u201d\n
\u201cWe had already paid Mari the $3,000 by a company check, so now we, as the owners, are stuck with the loss.\u201d The customer had disputed the charge with his credit card company, and despite attempts to contact him, the restaurant received no response. Consequently, Alfredo\u2019s Pizza decided to file charges at Magistrate Joanne Price Corbett\u2019s Office in Lackawanna County.\n
Zachary Jacobson, the manager of Alfredo\u2019s Pizza, spoke to the local news station, stating, \u201cWe thought somebody was actually trying to do a good thing. And now, here we are, not even three months later, and there\u2019s nothing to show for it.\u201d He explained.\n
While this is a discouraging story, there are still many examples of kindness circulating online. Celebrities like Johnny Depp and Paris Hilton have been known to leave substantial tips. The popular Instagram trend has also placed hundreds of dollars into the hands of servers across the U.S. For instance, in Nebraska, a man left a $2,000 tip on a $5 bill at a bakery in 2021. Another waitress in Rhode Island received an $810 tip on a $48 bill.\n
Kindness Isn\u2019t Just About Money\n Many people wish they could repay the kindness they\u2019ve received by making generous contributions to others. However, not everyone can afford to leave thousands or even hundreds of dollars for excellent service. Thankfully, there are numerous ways to show kindness and gratitude:\n \u2013 Hold the door open for someone. Acts of Kindness to Do with Kids:\n Pexel\n \u2013 Create holiday cards or crafts for local retirement homes. It\u2019s unclear why Smith chose to leave the fake tip or if the restaurant has made any progress in their case. Perhaps Smith wanted the photo for his\u00a0Instagram\u00a0account or simply couldn\u2019t afford to be so generous. Regardless, many generous individuals continue to make a positive impact, and hopefully, Alfredo\u2019s Pizza will find some resolution.\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" However, as servers are often underpaid,\u00a0tipping has become a widely debated issue. Despite this, a little kindness still goes a long way, especially in tough times. Unfortunately, what appeared to be a generous act has now led to a restaurant suing a customer who left a large tip. In Scranton, Pennsylvania, a restaurant is taking …\n","protected":false},"author":30,"featured_media":82908,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[670],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-82907","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/echowoven.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/82907","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/echowoven.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/echowoven.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/echowoven.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/30"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/echowoven.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=82907"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/echowoven.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/82907\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":82909,"href":"https:\/\/echowoven.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/82907\/revisions\/82909"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/echowoven.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/82908"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/echowoven.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=82907"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/echowoven.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=82907"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/echowoven.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=82907"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}![\"\"](%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/viralstrange.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2024%5C/08%5C/IMG_2168-324x486.jpeg%5C%22 "\\"\\"")
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\n\u2013 Offer to help a neighbor carry packages up to their apartment.
\n\u2013 Pay down school lunch debt.
\n\u2013 Donate old towels, pillows, and blankets to local pet shelters.
\n\u2013 Respect others\u2019 time.
\n\u2013 Use good manners and common courtesy.
\n\u2013 Let someone go ahead of you in line if you\u2019re not in a hurry.
\n\u2013 Pay for a meal or coffee for a veteran or first responder.
\n\u2013 Be encouraging and supportive. Give compliments.
\n\u2013 Smile, make eye contact, and engage with servers and cashiers.\n![\"\"](%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/viralstrange.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2024%5C/08%5C/IMG_2166-728x486.jpeg%5C%22 "\\"\\"")
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\n\u2013 Bake treats for neighbors or local animal shelters.
\n\u2013 Donate toys to other children.
\n\u2013 Take responsibility for mistakes.\n