A generous tip from a stranger is either fake or a sign to change one's life

May 21, 2013 12:58 GMT  ·  By

A Tumblr user has posted a photo of a receipt received by her mother, who works as a waitress.

This woman got an amazing $1,000 (€770) tip on a $60.42 (€46) meal, from a benefactor trying to help her make her dreams come true.

This story could be fake, but it's nice to think that it isn't, especially since the user's screen name is Casual Cynic.

“Your ticket to Italy. Enjoy!!” was written on the receipt.

Her mother had been going on and on about being stopped in a dead-end job in a small town and never getting to go to Italy, where her family is from.

A client simply left the generous tip then walked away before she could say anything. I don't know if she will actually take that trip, but this could be a life-changing experience.