We’ve all experienced the anticipation of a first date, but what happens when your date is 40 minutes late and comes up with a flimsy excuse? One guy faced this exact situation and decided to take matters into his own hands. Let’s dive into this rollercoaster of a story!
The Setup: A Promising Date
Date Night Plans
Arriving at the Restaurant
The 40-Minute Wait
The Unbelievable Excuse
Standing His Ground
Carol Finally Arrives
The End of the Night
The Lie Unraveled ️♂️
Was He Right to Ditch the Late Date? ♂️
Our protagonist found himself in a sticky situation when his date, Carol, arrived 40 minutes late to their planned dinner. With an unbelievable excuse that she didn’t know the date was happening, he decided to enjoy his pizza alone and leave before she arrived. As the story unfolds, it becomes clear that Carol wasn’t being entirely truthful. So, was he in the right to ditch the late date? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
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