‘She wanted to pay for the meal with a Barbie credit card’: Waiter’s heartwarming gesture for 3-year-old earns him extra tip

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“My name is Wendell, I am 22, and a server at Carrabba’s Italian Grill. I always was told by my parents if I work a job, why not be the best at it? I give people my best service every time I serve.

Waiter smiles in selfie in car after 3 year old offered to pay with Barbie credit card
Wendell Davenport

When I first got this family’s table, I noticed the little girl I was serving was very talkative! She actually tried to order the whole meal for the family at the age of 3!

Finally, when the meal was over, she wanted to pay for the meal with a Barbie credit card. I was like, ‘Why not play along?’

Close up of Barbie credit card three year old tried to pay with at restaurant
Wendell Davenport

So, I made her a mini receipt for checkout…

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Handmade receipt waiter made next to Barbie credit card three year old offered to pay with at restaurant
Wendell Davenport

And she tipped me $3 dollars!

Handmade receipt made for Barbie credit card with cash tip
Wendell Davenport

The parents left before I had a chance to thank them. When I showed my co-workers, we basically all said, ‘Awwwwwwwww.’

I was always told to simply treat people the way you would want to be treated. So I try my best to give people the A-1 service they deserve.”

This story was submitted to Love What Matters by Wendell Davenport of Merrillville, Indiana. Submit your story here, and be sure to subscribe to our best love stories here.

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