The Love of Money

Over the past few days I've seen several posts from individuals showing their restaurant bills and the tips that they left their wait staff. In each, the tip that was left exceeded the total cost of the bill, in some cases by around 5%, and in some cases by around 250%. The actual tip amount ranged from $100-$7000.

Now, my initial thoughts are those of shock. Why would anyone leave that much of a tip, either percentage or dollar amount? Also, how does someone spend $6700 on a meal, much less the $7000 tip?

Secondly, I feel a bit of envy. "I wish I had the money to leave a 200% tip. I wish I was able to spend $7000 on a meal. Not that I would, necessarily, but man, it would be nice to be able to."

I saw a lot of comments stating that posts like these are self-glorifying, boasting the posters' 'good works', but the people posting say that they are showing what they are able to do in an attempt to inspire others to work hard and get to where they are, that it is attainable by anyone. The posts are meant to be motivating and to encourage both hard work and generosity. And, I have to say, that while I was shocked and envious, I was also inspired and motivated.