When a couple left a huge tip on the table at a local restaurant, their waitress figured it had to be a joke.

They left $1,000 to cover a bill of $26.35 and a note saying “Keep the change! Have a great day.”

The gift left waitress Amanda Newkirk teary with excitement. But the 19-year-old, who is seven-months pregnant, couldn’t figure out why she’d been given such a generous tip.

A couple days later, she got her answer.

A 28-year-old widow called Newkirk’s boss to say she’d left the tip because she “didn’t need it,” and wanted to give it to someone who did.

Erin Dogan says she’s a shopaholic and could have easily spent the money at a mall. She says giving the money to Newkirk made her feel “phenomenal.”

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She says giving the money to Newkirk made her feel “phenomenal.”

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I could make the lady feel real "phenomenal" I need lotsa money

On one hand, she's not really giving for the right reasons, but on the other hand, she's giving.

On one hand, she's not really giving for the right reasons, but on the other hand, she's giving.
What would the right reasons be? it's her money to do what she wants with.

Giving to the charity to help the charity, as opposed to giving to the charity for tax reasons/to make yourself feel better. She definitely seems to be the latter. It's her money, and I have no problem with her throwing it around as she pleases, but I'm just saying that some may not agree with her reasons for giving.