I Got a Tip for the First Time: Buy Me a Coffee

Summary

Jwngsat Narzary expresses gratitude for their first "Buy Me a Coffee" tip and encourages other writers to add tipping links to their articles for support.

Abstract

Jwngsat Narzary shares their excitement upon receiving their first tip through "Buy Me a Coffee" and expresses a desire to connect with the individual who tipped them, Charikleia Papageorgiou, on Medium. Despite the small monetary value, the gesture significantly boosted Narzary's joy and enthusiasm for writing. Narzary has since added a personal tipping link to some articles, emphasizing that the act of tipping is more about showing love and support for their work rather than the financial aspect. They suggest that other writers, especially those from non-listed countries, could benefit from adding tipping links to potentially earn from their passion and feel encouraged by the gesture of appreciation.

Opinions

The author believes that the emotional value of receiving a tip for their work outweighs the monetary value.
Narzary sees the act of tipping as a form of love and support, rather than a source of income.
The author feels that adding a tipping link could be beneficial for writers from non-listed countries as an alternative way to earn recognition and support for their work.
The author does not insist on receiving tips but provides the option for those who value their content and wish to show their appreciation in a tangible way.
Narzary is open to connecting with readers and expresses a hope to meet the person who tipped them on Medium.

(For the first time someone has bought a coffee for me. I’m sharing my reaction to this……You can also buy me another coffee)

Did that photo match this article?

As usual, I checked my Gmail this morning. I saw an email from Buy Me a Coffee. That was the first time someone bought a coffee for me. I was extremely taken in joy, as you know the feelings of the first experience are different than usual. The one who bought a coffee for me has name, Charikleia Papageorgiou. I couldn’t find her on Medium.

Dear Charikleia, if you ever come across this article, I insist you reply in the comment. I want to meet you on Medium — that would be nice!

Photo from Author

This will be the first time I made something from Medium directly. Still, I will never consider this an earning. This was sent by someone with love who wants to support me. The amount could be low but the joy and enthusiasm it boosted are at another level. This will be remembered forever.

I’ve added a link for Tipping

It’s funny! Now I’ve added a link for the tip in some of my articles. I’ve never done that. Although there is an official button for tipping from Medium, I’ve added an extra link at the end of the article. Not because I need money but because it feels better if we earn something from doing what we love. Getting something is better than nothing, isn’t it?

You don’t have to tip me…Nor do I insist…Still, I’ve added the link, in case, someone in the future who values my article can tip. That’s a good idea, I guess.

You too should add a tipping link

I think it’s a good idea to add a tipping link to your article. Maybe someone who admires your article can tip you. Not for money. But it will surely boost your interest. It’s even better for writers like me who belong to a non-listed country. It’s an alternative way to earn at least something. It is better not to consider it as earning, guess what? Tipping is done with love.

I Got a Tip for the First Time: Buy Me a Coffee

(For the first time someone has bought a coffee for me. I’m sharing my reaction to this……You can also buy me another coffee)

I’ve added a link for Tipping

You too should add a tipping link

Conclusion

You Can Support Me —