Dinner with an Obama Supporter

An acquaintance of mine, an attorney, went out to dinner last night here in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with an Obama supporter.  He didn’t realize, when he went to dinner, that he would be dining with an Obama supporter, but after being seated, his waiter approached and he noted that his waiter was wearing an Obama button.

After the waiter took drink orders, and described the night’s specials, my acquaintance briefly spoke with the waiter regarding his support of Obama, questioning the waiter in regards to why he was supporting Obama, and in regards to some of the positions which Obama has articulated as being important for the United States, and they continued this discussion during the course of the meal.

My acquaintance states that the waiter was a bit more informed and articulate in regards to Obama’s stated positions than many individuals who blather that they are supporting Obama because Obama will bring “change.” Additionally, my acquaintance stated that the service this waiter supplied to them during dinner was exceptional.

When dinner was completed, as is natural, my acquaintance was presented with the check by the waiter, who then stated he would return shortly to retrieve the check.

When the waiter returned to collect the check, my acquaintance stated to the waiter that both he and his dinner companion had thoroughly enjoyed their dinner, the wine, and their conversation with the waiter, and that because of the enjoyment they had experienced during their dining experience he felt a more than generous tip was in order.  He then stated to the waiter that based upon what seemed to be his genuine support of Obama, and some of Obama’s stated positions, that he proposed the following.  He informed the waiter that his tip was to be fifty dollars ($50.00), but, instead of giving the entire $50.00 to the waiter, he was going to give the waiter $20.00, cash, and he was going to take the other $30.00 of the tip and give it to some apparently homeless individuals who my acquaintance had passed on the street while walking from the parking ramp to the restaurant.

My acquaintance states that his proposal, as regards to the division of the tip, did not sit well with the waiter.  The waiter did not bluster or fume, but simply stated that he had worked hard for that tip and that he did not think it appropriate or fair that the tip should be divided as my acquaintance had proposed as he had need of funds for school, rent, and groceries.

The waiter’s argument, as regards to the unfairness of spreading the wealth of the tip, did not sway my acquaintance’s decision though, and he left the waiter, who was now more visibly upset, with $20.00, and handed three individuals on the street $10.00 dollars each.

Lessons are at times learned the hard way, I quess.

Posted by on 10/26 at 11:31 AM

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