Hundreds more users have shared posts of pure glee when they have become unexpected recipients of the pay-it-forward challenge.
Still, others are saying that the challenge should raise awareness for how restaurants should be paying servers more so that they don't have to rely on the generosity of customers or tips in order to pay the bills.
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