(#14) $12,000 At Fryn' Pan Family Restaurant
Stacy Knutson, a mother of five and a waitress at a Fryn' Pan Family Restaurant in Moorehead, MN, received an interesting tip in 2012. A woman left $12,000 cash in a box, which police initially seized while investigating a drug crime.
However, authorities later decided to hand it back over to Knutson.
(#3) $500 At Peter's Clam Bar
Amy Schumer proved she's a comedian with a heart of gold when she left a $500 tip on a $49 bill at Peter's Clam Bar in Long Island, NY. Schumer learned that her server, Ryan, was a student working two jobs to pay for school.
She only ordered some soup and a couple of appetizers, but left a greater than 1,000% tip in solidarity with the waiter. Schumer herself waited tables before making it big.
(#1) $446 At Steak 'n Shake
CeCe Bruce, a Steak 'n Shake waitress in Indianapolis, often served Miss Jo, who was a regular. Bruce was shocked one day when she received a $446 tip from the frequent customer. What's more, the bill was just $5.97.
(#8) $1,000 For A Pizza Delivery Driver
A pizza delivery driver might have considered converting after Sycamore Creek Church in Pickerington, OH, gave her a $1,046 tip for a $5.99 pizza. Rev. Steve Markle offered the huge tip after explaining that the day's sermon had been about generosity. So inspired were Rev. Markle's 500+ congregants, that they decided to take up a collection plate for the driver.
When she arrived with the pie, they brought her onstage to give her the gift.
(#4) $500 At Ralph's Italian Restaurant
In 2013, after a Friday night show, Taylor Swift and her entourage went to Ralph's Italian Market in Philadelphia, PA, for a late-night dinner. At 23 years old, T-Swift dropped half a grand on top of an $800 check, making Swifties proud.
(#15) Dodge Durango At Waffle House
In 2013, Waffle House server Tonya Rhinehart of Atlanta, GA, revealed that the biggest tip she'd ever received was her Dodge Durango, given to her by a regular customer.
"Just keep on treating me the way you do," the customer told her.
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Any job should be respected, and every worker is great because they are working hard for their good life and contributing to society, whether it is a restaurant server, a part-time worker, or a food delivery guy. Many countries have maintained a tipping culture, which reflects their respect for workers in the service industry and recognition of their work attitude.
The amount of tip is generally based on the pre-tax price and varies according to the server's work attitude, performance, and satisfaction as a consumer. The random tool will let you know the 18 biggest tips for service employees that you never imagined.
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