Rhonda Poole, a server at IHOP, talks with Ryan Jewell, restaurant manager, while describing a table of customers who left Poole a $500 tip earlier in her shift on Monday. (Shawn Gust/press)
Rhonda Poole, a server at IHOP, talks with Ryan Jewell, restaurant manager, while describing a table of customers who left Poole a $500 tip earlier in her shift on Monday. (Coeur d'Alene Press photo: Shawn Gust)
Rhonda Poole faced a stack of bills that left her wondering if her electricity would stay on next month. Stress relieved. The waitress at the Coeur d'Alene IHOP was given a $500 tip Monday afternoon. "It's shocking ... and perfect timing for me and my family," said the 45-year-old Coeur d'Alene woman, fighting back tears. "I want to thank them. I wish I knew who they were. It was a complete act of kindness." The tip was left by a senior couple who had lunch with what appeared to be their daughter and granddaughter. "I've never seen them in here before," Poole said. "They were complete strangers to me. That's what is so amazing." The patrons' bill was $46.43/Brian Walker, Coeur d'Alene Press. More here.
Question: Have you ever worked for tips? Can you remember the biggest tip you received?
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Coeur d'Alene IHOP was given a $500 tip Monday afternoon. "It's shocking ... and perfect timing for me and my family," said the 45-year-old Coeur d'Alene woman, fighting back tears. "I want to thank them. I wish I knew who they were. It was a complete act of kindness." The tip was left by a senior couple who had lunch with what appeared to be their daughter and granddaughter. "I've never seen them in here before," Poole said. "They were complete strangers to me. That's what is so amazing." The patrons' bill was $46.43/Brian Walker, Coeur d'Alene Press. More here.
