My family went out to eat to celebrate my brother's new job. I noticed our server was very overwhelmed. She kept forgetting to bring things to the tables she was serving. We reassured her it was OK when she forgot to bring my son’s cheese sticks and my brother's applesauce. She told us they were training two new cooks and it was kind of intense in the kitchen. She was trying to help out everywhere.
To signal our acceptance, I left a larger tip than usual along with a wrapped peppermint. What really touched my heart was when my son added his own money to put towards the tip.
Our server, Carrie, heard me say, “Keep the change.” Then she saw the mint and immediately I saw a change in her demeanor. “Aww, thank you. That was very nice of you,” she said. She slowed down to breathe, and it seemed like she released some stress.
To signal our acceptance, I left a larger tip than usual along with a wrapped peppermint. What really touched my heart was when my son added his own money to put towards the tip.
Our server, Carrie, heard me say, “Keep the change.” Then she saw the mint and immediately I saw a change in her demeanor. “Aww, thank you. That was very nice of you,” she said. She slowed down to breathe, and it seemed like she released some stress.
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- Posted by lt33
- Mar 9, 2021
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Readers Comments
sharmilakumar wrote: Wow, nice. I should learn to be patient too.
mindyjourney wrote: Congratulations on brother’s new job! What a beautiful way to celebrate, by being extra kind to waitress as you you shared a special meal 😊!!!
Mish wrote: She so needed what you gave from your hearts, lt33. Bless you all. â¤ï¸
DANCE wrote: Thank you for being kind to her
