Waffle House Waitress Says She Felt ‘Sick To Her Stomach’ After Seeing Customer’s Tip On Receipt
A customer at a Waffle House in Tennessee surprised a server there with a $600 tip, which was a touching act of compassion.
The single mother Lauren Ball was having financial difficulties as she had just paid for her son’s second birthday celebration. She had no idea that a routine work night would culminate in an act of surprising kindness.
The Kingsport Times-News reported that Ball struck up a friendly discussion with two of the men she was waiting for. One of them told her his friend was going to leave a big tip. Ball was surprised and appreciative to find a $600 note on the table following the men’s departure, even though she was first sceptical.
Word of the remarkable tip rapidly got out to other Waffle House staff members. The man informed the cook that he was serious when he stepped outside to ask the kind client if the tip was valid.
Ball was so moved by the leaving patrons that she ran after them to thank them. She had never met the man before that evening, but she gave him a hug and thanked him profusely. In response to a question concerning his motivation, the enigmatic donor said, “I just like to do things for nice people.”
Ball, moved to tears by the sudden generosity, declared that she would return the favour someday. Readers found resonance in the story; several remarked on Ball’s character’s deservingness and commended the unnamed man for his charitable deed.
A reader said, “This woman was deserving of it.” What a kind man. This single mother supports her children through her employment. She should serve as an example for others.
The touching story serves as a reminder of the positive effects, particularly in trying times, a small deed of kindness can have on someone’s life.
