Date Arrives 40 Minutes Late, But Did He Go Too Far?

We’ve all had our fair share of dating mishaps, but this story might just take the cake. Our protagonist, let’s call him Mr. Punctual, had been chatting with a girl from Hinge (we’ll call her Carol) and they decided to meet up at a fun-themed restaurant/bar. Everything seemed to be going well, with the two texting back and forth throughout the day. Little did Mr. Punctual know, Carol was about to throw a wrench in their plans.

The Big Night Arrives

Date Night Plans ️

Mr. Punctual Arrives ⌚

The Tipping Point

Not Buying It ‍♂️

Carol Apologizes

Pizza for One

Moving On ‍♂️

Edit: Clearing Things Up

The Real Issue

Caught in a Lie? ️‍♂️

The Verdict: Justified or Overreaction? ‍♂️

So, was Mr. Punctual’s decision to call off the date justified or an overreaction? On one hand, he had every right to be frustrated with Carol’s tardiness and apparent dishonesty. On the other, could he have given her a chance to make amends? Whatever your opinion, this story is sure to spark some heated debates! Let’s dive into some top responses from the internet to see what people think about this situation…

Arriving 40 minutes late with no prior notice is a deal-breaker. NTA

Being upfront and honest, NTA for using time as desired

First date arrives 40 minutes late, but OP is NTA. Dodged a bullet with a girl who wanted to push limits.

Woman stands up for herself after date arrives 40 mins late

Dodged a bullet! First dates are important

Commenter rightfully calls out flaky date excuses

Commenter defends being late, but gets called out for manipulation.

Respect for time is non-negotiable. NTA made the right call.

Late friend shows lack of respect, NTA for sticking up.

Being fashionably late is not always a good idea ‍♂️

Communication is key, being late is forgivable with prior notice

NTA. Carol’s bizarre behavior and sudden interest in the date raises questions

Late to a first date? NTA says leave, and we agree

Booking a ‘fun’ themed restaurant leads to a hilarious date. NTA

No-show date? NTA! Don’t waste your time

Deposits for restaurant reservations becoming more common due to COVID-19

Late or controlling? The real reason behind the delay.

No excuse, no match. NTA according to commenter.

Commenter calls out Carol’s behavior with a cringe factor

Don’t wait for someone who doesn’t value your time

First date, 40 mins late? NTA. Communication is key.

Being late is not cute or quirky, it’s rude and inconsiderate.

Don’t let anyone disrespect your time

Late date? NTA says ‘F*** that’ to excuses.

Refreshing self-awareness in a sea of self-justification

Being late without a valid excuse is always wrong. NTA.

Late date turned into 15-year marriage. Graciousness pays off.

Commenter blames woman for being late, calls it a “shit test”

Date arrives 40 mins late, but excuses fall short

40 minutes late? Not cool. NTA for not waiting.

Dodged a bullet . No excuse for lateness in 2020

Late date pushes boundaries, NTA for not waiting.

Waiting for someone who’s late is a waste of time

Late date? NTA orders, eats, pays, and leaves before arrival

NTA stands up to late date, suspicions of test arise

Curious about why she thought the date wasn’t happening. NTA.

Arriving late? Ain’t nobody got time for that!

Don’t play games, NTA stood up for himself

Punctuality is important, but did he confirm the date beforehand?

Bad first impression on first date, but NTA.

Demanding respect in dating

Respect your time, NTA. Waiting 40 mins with no effort?

Cutting ties early? NTA comment suggests bad date behavior.

Dodging a bullet : Commenter explains why unapologetic tardiness is a major red flag.

Being late is not always a deal-breaker. NTA, but introspect.

Late on purpose? NTA for cancelling the date.

Different regions have different etiquette, but miscommunications happen.

Respect your time, respect yourself. NTA for standing up.

No excuses, no second chances. NTA made the right call.

Punctuality speaks volumes. NTA for not waiting.

Friends won’t let it go? NTA, move on

Late for a date with no good excuse? Not cool

Late date and miscommunication leads to NTA verdict

Arriving 40 minutes late for a date – NTA or not?

Not the a**hole, but what happened next?

Avoid being walked over on dates by setting clear expectations

Don’t be late and blame it on me! NTA

No heads up? No problem. NTA for being upset

Respect your time and ditch those who don’t value it

Arriving late? Not the a**hole according to this commenter.

Dodged a bullet , no chance for someone who doesn’t care

No harm, no foul. Being fashionably late is overrated.

Late date and weak excuse, commenter says NTA

Respect your time and don’t bother with those who don’t. ⏳

Been there, done that. No need to waste time.

Setting boundaries is important. NTA for valuing your time

First impressions matter. Being 40 minutes late is not cool. ⏳

Dodged a bullet with a flaky narcissist

Respect is key. Being late is unacceptable.

Commenter is not the a**hole, but why?