A man and his girlfriend went out for dinner only to have his meal disappear mid-meal. When he confronted the waitress, he was met with excuses and unhelpful service. Frustrated, he took matters into his own hands and refused to pay for his meal, leaving a scathing note for the restaurant. While his girlfriend thinks he went too far, his mother (a retired waitress) thinks he should have been more understanding. What do you think? Was he justified in his actions or did he overreact? Read on to find out more.
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Waiter rushes customer, sparks tension 😠
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Vanishing meal leads to restaurant conflict 😕
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Customer's meal thrown out, sparks conflict with waitress 😡
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Customer demands manager after meal is thrown out 😠
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Customer denied meal, sparks conflict with waitress 😠
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Customer stands up to rude server and sparks conflict 💪
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Etiquette debate ensues after man's meal is thrown out 🍽️
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Man's meal thrown out after rude server rushes dinner 🍽️
A man's dinner was thrown out by a rude server who kept interrupting his meal. Despite repeatedly telling the server to stop taking away his food and drink, the meal was thrown out while he was chatting with a friend. The server claimed she thought he was done with his meal. When the man complained, the manager refused to see him, and the server refused to reprint the check without his meal. The man left without paying for the meal and wrote a note on the check explaining why he did not tip. While his girlfriend thought he went too far, his mother, a retired waitress, disagreed. How would you have handled this situation? Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments below.
Customer's food thrown out without consent, sparking discrimination concerns 😠
Chuckiesmom98 | Chuckiesmom98
Restaurant staff's hostility towards customer sparks conflict. Possible racial discrimination?
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Customer suggests bad review after restaurant ruins meal. Others recommend talking to manager first.
GreekAmericanDom | GreekAmericanDom
Server's breach of etiquette leads to plate being thrown out 😠
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Former server sympathizes with OP, while OP deals with discrimination.
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Customer receives no service, refuses to pay, and plans to share their negative experience on social media
ConditionZeroOne | ConditionZeroOne
Incompetent server ruins customer's meal, refuses to make amends 🙄
snewton_8 | snewton_8
Former restaurant worker advises to speak to manager for apology 🍽️
KaliTheBlaze | KaliTheBlaze
Unwelcome guests? Possible racial bias against OP and girlfriend 🤔
Oldgamerlady | Oldgamerlady
Customer not in the wrong, manager not informed 🤷♀️
ThrowAwayCatBalloon | ThrowAwayCatBalloon
Server clears man's plate mid-meal, sparks conflict (NTA) 🍽️
madoosles | madoosles
Former waitress supports customer's decision to stand up to overstepping staff.
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Standing up for yourself and your meal 🍽️🙅♂️
GarysCanary | GarysCanary
Former server with anxiety empathizes and condemns asshole behavior 🤝
singingskeletons | singingskeletons
Customer's full plate cleared without warning, NTA for being upset 😡
TheRestForTheWicked | TheRestForTheWicked
Server's behavior inexcusable, diner not at fault. 💯👍
DannyBigD | DannyBigD
Standing up for yourself at a restaurant—NTA! 👏
Regular_Sample_5197 | Regular_Sample_5197
When AITA becomes too relatable... 😅
WittyResource2329 | WittyResource2329
Standing up for oneself against bad service 💪
Mkd7998 | Mkd7998
Empathetic response to waitress's justified actions with relatable humor 😂
coyotebored83 | coyotebored83
Woman's scallops stolen during fire alarm, husband blamed for evacuation
bloodybutunbowed | bloodybutunbowed
Restaurant fails to satisfy customer's hunger, sparks confusion 🍽️
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🍽️ Customer's barely touched meal thrown out, sparks conflict with server
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Stand up for yourself and leave online reviews! 👍
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Customer vs server: Who's side are you on? 🤔
ruthlessshenanigans | ruthlessshenanigans
Customer's plate taken despite clear instructions, sparks conflict.
Accomplished-Cheek59 | Accomplished-Cheek59
Commenter questions tipping as reward for bad behavior at restaurant.
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Stand up for yourself and your food! 💪🍔
barbaramillicent | barbaramillicent
Unacceptable service at restaurant, NTA for wanting what's paid for 🙅🏼
SuccessfulProblem494 | SuccessfulProblem494
👍 Not the a**hole, but what happened next?
shzan1 | shzan1
Customer experiences racism at restaurant, sparks conversation about mistreatment.
Equivalent_Sector786 | Equivalent_Sector786
Waitress takes away fried pickles mid-chew, date gets wrong sandwich. 😤
jinxdrain | jinxdrain
Customer's meal thrown out, server's behavior slammed. NTA wins!
NewtLevel | NewtLevel
Server messes up, doesn't fix it. NTA. Leave a review.
CompetitiveStick6239 | CompetitiveStick6239
Stand up for yourself and your food 🍴👊 #NTA
sueelleker | sueelleker
Tip debate: Is it for exemplary service only? 🤔
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Leftover food tossed out sparks conflict 😡🍽️
SophiaF88 | SophiaF88
Speak to the manager 🗣️ and avoid conflict 😤
ohsogreen | ohsogreen
Why pay for food that went to waste? 👍
daric | daric
Former server sympathizes with OP's experience of food waste 🍽️
SwimmingCoyote | SwimmingCoyote
Unjustly treated customer seeks justice with fiery review 🔥
LittleRedCarnation | LittleRedCarnation
Stand your ground! 🙌 Commenter questions server's actions.
spacecampcadet | spacecampcadet
Customer refuses to pay for mistreated meal. NTA.
The-Shattering-Light | The-Shattering-Light
Pro-tip: Seek out the manager directly to resolve issues 👍
QuietBarfingCat | QuietBarfingCat
Quick service or not, no one deserves to have food taken 😠
primejanus | primejanus
Food thrown out, but only from one plate? 🤔 NTA
boogley88 | boogley88
Unfinished meal trashed, cafe offers replacement. Restaurant fails customer service.
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Former server supports customer who had meal thrown out at restaurant.
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Commenter praised for not being the a**hole 🙌
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Customer not wronged, but conflict still sparked 🔥
lcole303 | lcole303
Waitress throws out customer's meal, sparks conflict. NTA seeks justice 🍽️
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Server revenge? Commenter suggests not tipping and dine-and-dashing.
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Stand up for yourself! 🙌 NTA comment gets support
tjo1975 | tjo1975
Customer rightfully upset after ignored request to not rush meal ⏰
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Customer receives poor service, not obligated to leave a tip 💸
CruciasNZ | CruciasNZ
Bad service at restaurant, commenter not at fault. 👍
gia456rein | gia456rein
Constantly pestering customers for service is too much 😑
nomoreroger | nomoreroger
Former server calls out incompetent, racist restaurant staff. 💥
topropestout | topropestout
Deaf customer advocates for equal service for disabled and POC patrons.
Comfortable-Value140 | Comfortable-Value140
Late dinner thrown away by server, sparks rude behavior.
ElfInTheMachine | ElfInTheMachine
Server calls out unacceptable behavior of food waste at restaurant 🚫🍴
nelishthedude | nelishthedude
Expose the restaurant! NTA comments stand with you 😎
Smochiii | Smochiii
