Is this a good way to spread the wealth?

A few more rich people like this, I could tolerate:



Report: Johnny Depp Leaves $4K Tip For Chicago Waiterby Access Hollywood 鈥冣€?June 24, 2009 CHICAGO, Ill. -- Johnny Depp has previously said that money isn't the key to happiness.



But during a visit to a Chicago restaurant, the star certainly brought joy to one unsuspecting waiter with a reported sizable tip.



Depp, his "Public Enemies" co-star Marion Cotillard, director Michael Mann, along with about a dozen other folks -- who were in Chicago last week for the premiere of their new gangster movie -- made a stop at Gibsons Steakhouse around 11:30 PM, according to the Chicago Sun Times.



Once the bill came around 2:30 AM -- totaling up to a reported $4,400 -- Depp made sure the man who waited on the group into the late hours was well compensated for his time, as Mohammaed A. Sekhani reportedly received a $4,000 tip from the star.

"He had visited our restaurant several times before while he was filming 'Public Enemies' and he promised me that he would return after the premiere," Sekhani told Radar Online.



According to the longtime Gibsons waiter, Depp and his friends ordered items including shrimp cocktails, Clams Casino, as well as a few expensive bottles of wine.

"He also ordered some $500 bottles of Italian wine and he was in good spirits throughout the evening chatting with Mr. Mann and Miss Cotillard," Sekhani added.



Generous tip aside, Sekhani said he always enjoys waiting on the "Pirates of the Caribbean" star each time he visits Gibsons.

"Because he had visited us before he calls me 'Mo' and I know exactly the way he likes to be treated. He may be one of the most famous actors in the world but he is a very 'humble guy' and a really cool dude," the waiter continued. "I have worked with a lot of stars like Sean Connery and Robert De Niro but Johnny Depp is my favorite He is a very soft spoken guy who is very charming and sweet -- when I wait for him he doesn't like to be too fussed over and is not in any way demanding."Is this a good way to spread the wealth?
yes congratulations he is a very good actor i am pleased he is also a good guy
it's just a pr stunt to help promote his movie,it's done all the time in different ways,the producer of the movie paid.....good for the staff though...Is this a good way to spread the wealth?
Let me test for understanding here. The actor in question called the waiter "Mo"? Doesn't that seem even remotely disrespectful, since it is likely the man was named after Islam's prophet Mohamed? Even after insulting Islam in that way, he still took the money? What message does that send I know that I would be offended if someone referred to Jesus Christ as "JC". Why was this ok with the waiter?
$500 for a bottle of wine. What sort of cheap plonk is that?



Some time ago myself and two friends had lunch in a restaurant in Deal, Kent. We started at 12.00 and were still there at about 6.00pm. The waiters and waitresses at that time wanted to clear up ready for the evening meals. Instead of a tip (or maybe as well as) we sat all of them down at the table and we bought a couple of bottles of champagne and donning waiters jackets etc. served them the shampoo.

Another thing you can do in England, when you are celebrating something is to flounce into a country pub and say to the barman in a loud voice "I'd like all of your best Champagne, please!"

They usually only have two bottles at the most but it usually gets the evening off with a bang!