$10,000 Tip Left by Customer at US Restaurant – Find Out Why
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Customer Leaves $10,000 Tip at Michigan Restaurant
In a heartwarming act of generosity, a customer at the Mason Jar Cafe in Benton Harbor, Michigan left a $10,000 tip on a $32.43 bill, stunning the staff at the restaurant. The customer, identified only as Mark, left the massive tip in memory of a friend who had passed away.
Manager Tim Sweeney, who has seen his fair share of tips ranging from 15% to 25% with the occasional $100 tip, could hardly believe what had happened. The money was split among the nine staff members working that day, with each person taking home over $1,100.
Waitress Paige Mulick, one of the recipients of the generous tip, was deeply impacted by Mark’s act of kindness. She plans to put her share toward her student loans, a burden that will now be significantly lighter thanks to the unexpected windfall.
Sweeney expressed his gratitude for Mark’s gesture, noting that such acts of kindness have the power to change lives. Reflecting on the idea of a restaurant making $10,000 in tips in a single day, Sweeney chuckled, saying it would normally take many months to reach that amount.
The staff at the Mason Jar Cafe are still in shock over the incredible generosity they experienced that day. Mark’s simple act of kindness not only made a significant impact on the individuals who received the tip but also served as a reminder of the power of compassion and generosity in a world that can often feel chaotic and uncertain.
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