Waiter receives R10k tip for stellar service
"His dedication, positive attitude, and ability to connect with our guests make him an invaluable part of our family," says Kelly Zetler, the owner of the restaurant.
Tipping in South Africa has always been an opinionated topic that often brings much contention.
Some people pride themselves in leaving a good tip regardless of service, while others judge their tip on the service they receive during their experience. As a result, you could say there is a rift between the service industry and guests who sometimes come across as 'entitled'.
This might feed into the practice of creating stereotypes about tipping. A customer in Stellenbosch has flipped the script on this contentious topic with his generous tip to a waiter named Godwin.
Godwin has been a waiter at The Thirsty Scarecrow for over a year now, and his boss, Kelly Zetler, only had great things to say about him.
His dedication, positive attitude, and ability to connect with our guests make him an invaluable part of our family. Godwin consistently goes above and beyond to ensure that every customer has a memorable experience, and his warm, genuine nature is something that everyone appreciates.
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It is inspiring to see workers who still give 100% or more every day despite the trials and tribulations they face. It is a firm lesson to all of us that we choose our path each day and can choose gratitude over anything else.
The customer who was happy to tip Godwin R10,000 also taught us something: to pay heed to those who deserve it. Far too often, we quickly judge others and forget to give credit where credit is due.
This was a classic example of how when you do good, good will come to you...
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