Tourists Left Huge Tip And Will Pay Waitress's Student Loans, Too.
By hereandthere
@hereandthere (45628)
Philippines
April 16, 2017 3:57am CST
Australians tourists at Noi Thai Cuisine restaurant in Hawaii gave 21-year-old Cayla Chandara a whopping US$400 tip after their meal, which costs US$200. After work, Cayla went to their hotel to give them flowers, a thank-you card, and dessert for their generosity.
But the next day, the tourists returned and told her they will also help pay for her student loans of US$10,000 at the University of Hawaii, so she can continue her studies when school reopens this fall. Cayla had to stop due to the high cost of living, and her other job was at the Cheesecake Factory.
Cayla said, "They told me the best way to thank them is to be my best possible self, dream big, and strive for my goals. They have truly changed my life, not only financially, but in the way I look at things. They are the most beautiful and kind-hearted people I’ve come across, and I really look up to them, and I can’t wait until they watch me graduate."
Now that we have internet, I'm sure Cayla Chandara will keep in touch with her wonderful Australian benefactors regularly, so they can see her progress.
If I had the means, I would also love to help directly and anonymously simple, everyday people like these, instead of upgrading my life or lifestyle. I just have to learn how to make sure they receive it, and they don't trace it back to me, so it stays a secret.
Would you help anonymously, too?
Are you good at staying under the radar?
News Source:
The 21-year-old waitress thought the customers were just being polite, but as she collected their tab at the end of the night her jaw-dropped — and the surprises didn't stop there.
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@hereandthere (45628)
• Philippines
16 Apr 17
i've also read about people at the supermarket paying for the groceries of the person behind them in the usa.
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@LadyDuck (502429)
• Italy
16 Apr 17
@hereandthere Yes, this happens here too, if you notice that someone seems not to have enough money to pay the bill.
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@louievill (28846)
• Philippines
16 Apr 17
It's nice that there are still people like these tourists. Now it's up to the waitress to do her part, opportunities like this do not come by often
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@louievill (28846)
• Philippines
16 Apr 17
@hereandthere hope it does, there should be some kind of financial adviser so she would not end up like those lottery winners who did not know how to handle money and end up poorer than ever
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@hereandthere (45628)
• Philippines
16 Apr 17
@louievill they will be helping her pay off her loans and debt, so she will still probably work part-time for her daily expenses.
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@hereandthere (45628)
• Philippines
16 Apr 17
i think the internet will help to keep her motivated and accountable.
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@1hopefulman (45111)
• Canada
23 Apr 17
I think my biggest tip was about $20. I don't think I would give a bigger tip than that unless I had plenty of money.
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@1hopefulman (45111)
• Canada
24 Apr 17
@hereandthere I meant, the biggest tip I have ever given was $20. The closest was being a dishwasher in a restaurant.
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Wow, now that is big time generosity!
If I had the means, sure . . . I would love to help someone out like that! But knowing me, I would be quite particular about who that person would be . . . I wouldn't just do it randomly.@much2say (57760)
• Los Angeles, California
23 Apr 17
@hereandthere It would be interesting to know their side of it - just why they chose to support this girl like that. Or maybe they really had the means to do that - even for several others!
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@hereandthere (45628)
• Philippines
21 Apr 17
yeah, it's actually a big risk since they're taking a chance on a complete stranger, but maybe they also see something in her and have developed good instincts about people.
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@Shavkat (141906)
• Philippines
17 Apr 17
@hereandthere The priceless act attracts good karma. More blessings to come for them.
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@hereandthere (45628)
• Philippines
17 Apr 17
it's uplifting to read stories of generous people who are willing to take a chance on someone
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@hereandthere (45628)
• Philippines
18 Apr 17
@DianneN some are bright and really want to finish so it's good to help them, while others have all the advantages, yet have no drive at all.
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@hereandthere (45628)
• Philippines
17 Apr 17
i know you and your husband are education advocates, so i'm not surprised that you do. i remember you husband giving advice to a principal when you went to turkey. did you ever check back on those students?
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@DianneN (254926)
• United States
18 Apr 17
@hereandthere Unfortunately, we did not. I still don't know the principal's name. It was Turkish, so I couldn't remember it. I hope the kids are doing fine. They were so poor.
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@1hopefulman (45111)
• Canada
23 Apr 17
These are amazing people to make such a generous action towards one that was struggling student. It's good to able to be so generous.
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@hereandthere (45628)
• Philippines
23 Apr 17
everyone in this discussion said they would do the same if they could, and some already did.
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@epiffanie (11327)
• Australia
18 Apr 17
I know a lot of very generous Australians who live simple lives despite their wealth...
I am not wealthy, but now that all my boys are no longer dependent on me, I do help anonymously within my means to some fund raising campaigns .. I also help a few people directly as I don't believe in having a middle person .. to me it creates corruption ..
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@hereandthere (45628)
• Philippines
20 Apr 17
"I know a lot of very generous Australians who live simple lives despite their wealth... " - i've always wondered if it was possible to stay simple. they seem to be rare.
i, too, would prefer to help directly, and in practical ways.
@Letranknight2015 (52665)
• Philippines
16 Apr 17
That good for a woman to have gotten huge tip but fortunately her college got paid as well.I hope she helps them back.
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@hereandthere (45628)
• Philippines
16 Apr 17
i think seeing her back in school, reporting her progress until she graduates is the best reward for the australian tourists who helped her financially.
@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
18 Apr 17
I have to admit, as I work out in public, a small part of me hopes that somewhere somewhen someone will do something like this for me. I can tell you what I would do with 10k. take a small part and buy a safe used car, so I can get to work, and the rest would pay off a bill
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
17 Apr 17
wow, that is a selfless attitude of helping one person that you just met accidentally. i hope the lady will be able to fulfill her ambition.
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@hereandthere (45628)
• Philippines
17 Apr 17
maybe she will. it's easy now to keep in touch and updated because of the internet.
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
18 Apr 17
@hereandthere as long as she uses the money for her own good, so her education plan will be achieved.
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@Mass_Sonu (1021)
• India
16 Apr 17
@hereandthere This is a magnificent gesture! Now, they are someone I wondnt mind calling as role models ..
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@Mass_Sonu (1021)
• India
20 Apr 17
@Lupita234 Yeah, a wonderful generous gesture
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@khaledsifou (317)
• Algeria
17 Apr 17
that deponds on what you have.. for sure if I have enough money I would love to give and donate.
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@definitelynotaziz (262)
• Nanjing, China
16 Apr 17
That's a lovely thing for someone to do. We need more generous people in the world like them.
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@hereandthere (45628)
• Philippines
16 Apr 17
it was wonderful to read about. would you do something similar?
@definitelynotaziz (262)
• Nanjing, China
16 Apr 17
@hereandthere If I had the money, I really would love to. The feeling that you would get when you can change someone's life in a positive way is priceless.
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@crossbones27 (52905)
• Mojave, California
16 Apr 17
What a cool post, I love the part where you say you just make sure they receive it. The problem with most peoples sacrifice is we sacrifice to people who do not make sure the money and resources go to where it was intended. Such a sad world because of that. People do not need much but they do need enough to get by so they can do bigger things and then some will pay that back 10 fold. Some will not, but that is OK because we do not need to pay for them anymore. They can stand on their own.
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@OreoBrownie (3755)
• Commerce, Georgia
18 Apr 17
I would keep it quiet because everyone and their brother would be asking for help. I'm truly happy for that young student. She was truly fortunate.
@Jackalyn (7558)
• Oxford, England
17 Apr 17
I dream of helping others like this. If only I had the money! It is lovely to hear of this kind of generosity.
@jillybean1222 (6406)
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17 Apr 17
wow, that is amazing. i've always wished to be wealthy and able to do kind things like this
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@JudyEv (382036)
• Rockingham, Australia
20 Apr 17
That was very generous of them. She must have made a big impression on them.
