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Dec30
Man Leaves Waitress $50 000 Tip In His Will
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How would you like a $50 000 tip? Not bad, right?

The ABC reports that a cafeteria waitress in Bronsville, Texas was rewarded for years of serving a sometimes picky customer. Melina Salazar said 89 year old Walter Swords was a regular. She wondered why he hadn't been showing up lately.

Then Salazar noticed the man's July obituary in a newspaper. Days before Christmas, Salazar learned that Swords had left her $50,000 and a 2000 car.

Salazar says her advice to anyone in her line of work is - smile and be nice.

The Houston Chronicle also carried the story -

She made sure his food was as hot as he wanted, even if it meant he burned his mouth. And she smiled through his demands and curses. And 89-year-old Walter "Buck" Swords obviously appreciated it.

Needless to say, Salazar was somewhat suprised by this generous acknowledgement of her customer service. 

Never Too Late To Say Thank You
I guess it's never too late to say thank you and let someone know you appreciated what they did for you, whether in customer service or in your small business. 

© Customer Service Image courtesy of Yvonne Russell at Grow Your Writing Business.com

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Walter M. Swords went Home to be with the Lord on July 15, 2007 at the age of three days shy of 90. On his will, he gave $50,000 tip and a 2000 Buick to the Mexican-American woman Melina Salazar. The generosity is incredible and very unusual! He has no immediate family and he was a World War II veteran. Swords has a heart of gold! He was a very mean man and he was a lifelong bachelor. Melina Salazar was in disbelief due to the money she receives. Vaya con Dios, Melina! Swords gave her like a gentleman a lot of money. God bless him and his friends.

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