Buckle up, folks! We’ve got a juicy tale of a dinner date gone wrong! ️ When a couple’s night out turns into a bizarre battle over water, things get pretty darn awkward! Our storyteller and his wife, both seasoned hospitality pros, find themselves in a perplexing situation with a waitress who seems to have a strange obsession with the phrase “It’s very hydrating.” Get ready for a rollercoaster ride of confusion, frustration, and some serious questioning of reality! Will our couple make it out of this water fiasco unscathed? Let’s dive in and find out! ♀️
️ Dinner Date Drama: The Water Fiasco!

Still or Sparkling? The Waitress’s Weird Response!

Tap Water Trouble: “It’s Very Hydrating”

❓ Questioning the Tap: Is There Something Wrong?

Déjà Vu: The Waitress’s Repetitive Response!

More Silence, More Confusion!

Frustration Builds: What’s Wrong with the Tap Water?

Groundhog Day: “It’s Very Hydrating” Strikes Again!

Am I in La-La-Land? The Waitress’s Unprofessional Behavior!

♀️ Wife’s Perspective: Did I Take It Too Far?

⏰ Life’s Too Short: Moving On Without a Fuss! ♂️

Update 1: Wife’s Got My Back!

️ Update 2: Location, Location, Location!

Update 3: Water Options Explained!

Sparkling or Tap? The Final Verdict!

The Great Water Debate: To Tap or Not to Tap?
This couple’s dinner date took a turn for the bizarre when the waitress started acting all kinds of weird about the tap water! Despite repeatedly asking what was wrong with the good ol’ H2O from the faucet, our storyteller was met with the same cryptic response: “It’s very hydrating.” Talk about a broken record! The situation got so awkward that our guy decided to cut the evening short and make a swift exit, much to his wife’s surprise! Now, the internet is left wondering: was he justified in his reaction, or did he make a mountain out of a molehill? Let’s see what the online jury has to say about this hydration hullabaloo!
Waitress accused of espionage in hilarious comment thread

Clever response to snarky waitress comment earns NTA’s approval

NTA comment calls out bad service in fine dining

A possible explanation for the waitress’s awkward ‘hydrating’ comment.

Legitimate question, rude response – NTA for leaving

Waitress’s ‘hydrating’ remark annoys customer, but no one’s TA here

Bartender prioritizes Instagram over food quality, relatable experience.

Insightful comment from a former waitress on upselling tactics.

NAH – Waitress stuck between a rock and a hard place

NTA for getting frustrated, but could have handled better

Customer’s witty response to snarky waitress about ‘hydrating’ water.

Diner criticized for leaving over expensive water. Awkward encounter.

Letting go is key. YTA for making a big deal

Customer stands up for themselves against judgy waitress. NTA.

Confused diner questions waitress’s claim that tap water is ‘too hydrating’

Not the a**hole for not liking sparkling water

Dehydration drama at the diner! NTA stands his ground.

Diner overreacts to waitress’ comment about $9 water . ESH.

Passive-aggressive waitress prompts customer to leave restaurant without paying

Tap water tastes bad, waitress hints at issue, customer leaves

NTA leaves restaurant after waitress’s ‘hydrating’ jabs

Waitress’s comment on water cost gets snarky response

Diner feels uneasy after overpriced water, leaves without remorse.

Waitress in no-win situation dealing with rude customer.

Hilarious exchange over $9 water leaves customer flustered

Sarcastic response to fake money comment.

Upselling tactic backfires and creates awkward situation for waitress.

User suggests reason for waitress’s ‘hydrating’ jabs in foreign country.

Refusing to pay $9 for water, NTA gets judged by server

Don’t let awkward wait staff ruin your dining experience!

Misunderstood word leads to hilarious situation in diner

Waitress’s ‘hydration’ comment leads to speculation about water quality

Waitress’s attempt at positivity backfires, leaves customer unimpressed.

Unusual behavior from the server, not worth the drama.

Waitress caught in a difficult spot selling expensive water ♀️

Did the waitress malfunction or was she just sassy?

Customer stands up to rude waitress, internet cheers them on

Waitress pressured to sell ‘VERY HYDRATING’ water, customer refuses payment

Misunderstood comment leads to awkward exchange at restaurant.

Defending the right to tap water

Awkward encounter at the diner leads to mutual blame game
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User questions customer’s reaction to waitress’s ‘hydrating’ comment.

Avoiding a $9 water scam and potential food tampering. NTA.

Confrontational customer accused of misreading waitress’s facial expression.

A strange reaction to ‘hydrating’ water, but leaving was weirder.

Waitress’s concern about tap water causes dispute over bill.

Beware of pricey drinks! Always ask before you order

Choosing tap water doesn’t reflect spending level.

Charging $9 for water at a $30-40 main dish restaurant? A**hole move

Standing up to rude behavior – NTA comment section

Waitress’s ‘hydrating’ comment leads to customer leaving. NTA.

ESH for escalating an uncomfortable situation over water choices

Waitress judged customers and gave bad service, NTA for leaving

Debate on tap water safety and entitled customers.

A PNW resident shares their water taste experience and defends the diner.

Sarcastic comment on toxic chemicals in water sparks debate.

Redditor calls out diner for having a tantrum over water

Server’s unsolicited health advice deserves a bad tip. #NTA

NTA. Leave a Google review about the uncomfortable tap water incident.

Waiter agrees with customer, suggests talking to manager and leaving review.

Former restaurant worker empathizes with customer’s decision to leave.

No AHs here, just an awkward server trying to upsell.
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Overpriced water leads to unnecessary conflict at restaurant. ♀️

Waitress’s ‘hydrating’ jabs prompts customer to leave. NTA.

Stand up for yourself and your wallet. NTA.

Expensive water at a steakhouse, NTA refused to pay.

Customer suggests a funny way to deal with rude waitresses.

Don’t be the person who ruins a night out. YTA.

Lifetime restaurant employee supports customer who left after awkward encounter.

Customer questions $9 water charge, criticizes waitress’s attitude.
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Offering still or sparkling water is fine but insulting tap isn’t. NTA

Don’t let restaurants manipulate you into buying overpriced water!

Avoiding the ‘low tipper’ label: NTA leaves after server’s snarky behavior

Customer stands up against overpriced water, internet applauds NTA.

Waitress’s upselling attempt backfires, customer leaves without paying

Weird vibes from the waiter, but leaving over it? Bizarre behavior.
