Customer tips waitress USD 5,000 on a USD 205 bill. Netizens praise the act Customer tips waitress USD 5,000 on a USD 205 bill. Netizens praise the act A Facebook post talking about how a customer tipped a waitress USD 5,000 on a USD 205 bill has gone viral. The waitress is studying to be a nurse. advertisement UPDATED: December 17, 2020 11:13 IST US waitress gets a USD 5,000 tip Photo: FB/Anthony's at Paxon Hollow; Reuters (Representational image) The Covid-19 pandemic adversely affected many people around the world, including businesses in the hospitality sector. Though this year has been bizarre, every once in a while a heartwarming story surfaces on the internet, and strengthens our faith in humanity.