"Tips for Jesus" tipper strikes again in San Francisco

[cbayer]

http://www.cbsnews.com/news/what-would-jesus-tip-3000-gratuity-left-for-san-francisco-waitress/

CBS NEWS January 16, 2014, 4: 54 PM

SAN FRANCISCO -- A mysterious trend where diners leave generous gratuities with the saying “Tips for Jesus” has happened again in San Francisco. This time, a man left behind a tip worth thousands at a sushi restaurant in downtown,

Hilary Hesse, who works at the restaurant Roka Akor, waited on the mystery man at a back corner table Tuesday night. The waitress told CBS-affiliate station KPIX 5 that he left the restaurant before she knew about the $3,000 tip.

According to Heese, the man’s bill was $147. He also picked up the tab for people dining at a neighboring table.

“I was actually at the table telling them he had paid for their meal. And I peripherally opened up the credit card holder, looked down at it and my jaw just dropped,” Heese recalled. “And they said, ‘Did he take good care of you?’ And I said, ‘uh huh.’”

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[redstatebluegirl]

1. This is what Jesus would do....

I have often wondered if I had money if I would do the right thing with the blessings I was given. This man is a true Christian, not one who wants to change people, he is doing the right thing.

So many people here at DU hate religion, and so many other things, the hate is an awful part of this site. I had the opportunity to work for a woman I thought was a true Christian, lived the way she felt Jesus wanted her to. She was never loud about it, did not push it on others, she just lived it, gave to others, cared for others and always had a smile for those who were in pain.

This man is fabulous!

[cbayer]

2. It pretty heartwarming.

Having worked in the food industry, as I suspect most of us have, something like this could be a gift from heaven, even if just metaphorically.

I agree about the hate on this site. It's not the kind of democrat I was raised to be and I still don't get it, though I guess people are people regardless of their stated ideals.

But things are getting better, imo. Not just on DU but across the country. I see more coalitions, more interfaith groups that include believers and non-believers. Hopefully, the young will move us forward.

[redstatebluegirl]

3. We can hope :-)

I do not identify as a Christian, I have been a Unitarian for years but I was raised in a "good Christian home" by parents who believed and taught us the bible.

Tolerance has always been what sets Democrats apart from other parties, I don't see it much here these days.

[Cicada]

4. I think "tips for Jesus" is a joke

The suspected generous person is thought to be a playful person who views "tips for Jesus" as humorous.

[cbayer]

5. Perhaps, but it's no joke to the recipients.

[okasha]

6. Playfulness and faith

are not mutually exclusive. And I'd say this person's generosity is proven, not "suspected."

[trotsky]

7. I doubt it.

Jesus didn't have any money, and he encouraged his followers to sell all their possessions. Doesn't seem like if he were real and alive today, he'd be dropping $3000 tips on servers.

BTW, I haven't met anyone on DU who hates religion, but I have interacted with many who hate the negative effects of it, such as bigotry, misogyny, etc.

[PotatoChip]

8. Jesus did encourage his followers to sell their possessions. But you left out something.

Matthew 19:21 KJV
King James Version

Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell that thou hast , and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come and follow me.

Who knows? Perhaps the generous tipper was doing something along that line.

[trotsky]

9. Yep, and once you've given it all away...

where do the tips come from? That's my point.