Pray They Leave A Tip

Submitted Nov. 11, 1997
Kristin M.
From San Antonio, Texas

• I work at the M**** T*** M****** restaurant.  The idea is that everyone dresses up in costumes, like Dorothy from Oz or Fred Flinstone.  The management emphizes total entertainment for the guests.
  One evening a woman was in with her two children and her brother.  It was obvious that she had a great time as well as her family.  Mind you, she hadn't paid the bill yet, so I was still on my best behavior. I walk up to them, and ask how everyone is doing and she says, " good." She also asks how I am. I reply, "great!" She then blurts out; "Can I tell you how your life can be wonderful?"  I am leery but say, "Sure."  She then starts to go on, and on, about the Lord Jesus Christ being my savior and how I should accept the Lord. She also wishes to pray with me!!  I didn't know what to do. So, once agin I said, "Sure."
  We prayed.
    When she finally leaves... she stiffs me.  I rant and rave how the Lord would have wanted her to tip me, call her awful things, etc.  The next week she calls up and talks to my manager. She tells her what a wonderful time she had, and that she forgot to tip me, and will be sending the money (which she did).  I felt AWFUL!!