Morning Jolt: Pastor won’t tip waitress more than he tithes

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A man who identified himself as a pastor objected to having to automatically tip a waitress 18 percent and left a note on the receipt saying, “I give God 10%. Why do you get 18?” The waitress posted a photo of the receipt on Reddit.com, and the story has become an Internet sensation.

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