Waiting tables isn't so bad when there are awesome tippers like these

For all the messy tables, picky orders and obnoxious customers, there can be a benefit for overworked waiters: tips! Often, these come in the form of extra cash but sometimes creative signs of appreciation are left behind, too. After a hard day's work juggling plates and navigating broken dishes, it can mean a lot to wait staff to see drawings, goofy notes and folded dollar bills, like those in the gallery above.

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