Imagine planning a romantic getaway to France with your significant other, only to have it ruined by an old tradition at a fancy restaurant. That’s exactly what happened to a 26-year-old man and his 24-year-old girlfriend when they visited Paris. The couple’s dinner at a Michelin-starred restaurant took a dramatic turn when the girlfriend discovered a peculiar difference between their menus. ️
A Trip to France ✈️

Girlfriend Joins the Adventure ❤️

Christmas in France

The Fancy French Restaurant ️

Reservation Made, Dress Code Set

The Big Night Arrives

A Peculiar Menu Difference

The Old Tradition Explained ️

An Unhappy Girlfriend

Refusing to Make a Scene ♂️

Calling Her Bluff

The Argument Continues ️

Accusations of Sexism

A Romantic Trip Gone Wrong
The couple’s romantic trip to France took a sour turn when the girlfriend discovered that her menu at a fancy restaurant didn’t have prices, while her boyfriend’s did. She labeled the tradition as sexist and demanded he confront the waiter. He refused, leading to a tense dinner and an ongoing argument that has put their relationship in jeopardy. Will this seemingly small issue be the breaking point for their love story? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
OP is the a**hole for dismissing girlfriend’s valid concern ♀️

Lost in Translation: French ‘Tradition’ Sparks Couple’s Quarrel

Partner fails to support girlfriend in face of sexist tradition
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Man defends sexist tradition, gets smacked with menu by girlfriend
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Debate over sexist French restaurant tradition and its implications.

Debate over sexist French tradition sparks heated discussion

Boyfriend dismisses girlfriend’s valid feelings about sexist tradition. YTA

Debate over sexist French restaurant tradition sparks controversy

Acknowledging sexist roots of tradition sparks minor conflict.

NTA. Asking for a different menu isn’t making a scene.

Girlfriend upset over minor issue, boyfriend dismissive and selfish. TA.

Man’s refusal to participate in French tradition upsets girlfriend

Debate over cultural relativism and relationships

NTA. Commenter argues girlfriend is hypocritical for participating in sexist traditions.

OP gets called out for prioritizing social graces over girlfriend’s values
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Commenter calls out OP for being the a**hole
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Commenter finds story ridiculous and defends man’s actions.

Insider explains potential reason for ‘sexist’ French tradition
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NTA comment defends French tradition, receives mixed reactions.
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Defining ‘second generation’ sparks debate in comment section

Commenter calls out OP’s behavior and hopes for girlfriend’s sake

French woman defends ‘sexist’ tradition, calls girlfriend over-dramatic

Polite request for menu prices could have avoided conflict. YTA

Relationship troubles? ♂️

Man called ‘YTA’ for not asking for menu prices

Feminist defends man’s decision, sparks reply asking for clarification

Respect for traditions or outdated sexism? NTA sparks debate.

Commenter calls out OP for being sexist, sparks heated debate
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Gender roles clash at dinner, both parties share blame

Man defends sexist tradition, girlfriend calls him out. YTA

Girlfriend expects boyfriend to fight her battles in sexist situation

Curious comment, no replies yet. What could have happened?

NTA chooses to enjoy meal despite sexist tradition

To pay or not to pay? Fairness questioned in upscale meal.

GF upset with partner for not standing up to sexism

Gendered tradition causes girlfriend to question feminist beliefs. NTA.
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NTA. Outdated tradition harmless, girlfriend overreacting. What about lesbian couples?

Cultural clash over sexist tradition sparks girlfriend’s fury
