Secret Santa Leaves Magical Tip for Arizona Diner Staff

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12/13/2017Updated: 10/5/2018

What’s the proper tip on a $17.23 breakfast? Is $2 too little? ‘Tis the season of giving, so how about $20? Too much?

Not for the man who sat quietly at a booth at 5 & Diner in Scottsdale, Arizona. Not even by a long shot.

Petr Svab

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Petr Svab is a reporter covering New York. Previously, he covered national topics including politics, economy, education, and law enforcement.

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