Ever been stood up? Or perhaps you’ve been the one doing the standing up? Well, here’s a tale that might just make you rethink your dating etiquette. Our protagonist, let’s call him ‘Mr. Punctual’, had a date planned with a lady we’ll name ‘Carol’. The stage was set for a lovely evening at a fun-themed restaurant, but things didn’t exactly go as planned. Let’s dive into this deliciously dramatic tale. ️
Setting the Scene ️

Date Night Arrives

Mr. Punctual Strikes ⏰

The Ultimatum

The Heated Exchange

The Final Blow

The Aftermath ️

The Big Question ❓

The Clarification

The Lie Unveiled

The Verdict: Who’s the Culprit in this Date Night Drama? ️
So, there you have it. A date night that turned into a drama-filled debacle. Mr. Punctual, our time-conscious hero, stood his ground against tardiness, leaving Carol, the latecomer, out in the cold. Was he too harsh, or was Carol’s tardiness and apparent dishonesty the real issue here? ♀️ As the debate rages on, let’s see what the court of public opinion has to say about this romantic rendezvous gone wrong. Buckle up, it’s about to get interesting!
NTA: She showed disregard for your time and punctuality. No second chances.

NTA: You were upfront about her being late. She came anyway.

NTA. Dodged a bullet with a last-minute flaky date ♂️

Woman stands up for herself, sparks debate about restaurant etiquette

Dodging a bullet : Late date reveals potential communication issues.
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Late date tests your patience, but you’re no pushover

NTA: Respect for time is crucial. Incompatibility leads to dead ends.
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Late friend drama: NTA for valuing your time and boundaries ⏰

NTA, annoyed with late date. Both could have communicated better.

NTA. Late date, but communicated. Bad excuse? Yeah, hard no.

NTA. Bizarre dinner date drama sparks recovery strategy debate.

NTA. Late date shows potential future passive aggression. Leave.

Fun-themed dinner date sparks hilarious debate. NTA, lmao!
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NTA. She was late, so you’re not the a**hole.

Deposit for a pizza place? Some places do it now due to Covid.

Latecomers using control tactics to gauge their dominance

No a**hole here, bad match and no good excuse.

NTA, but Carol’s behavior was cringy

NTA. Dodged a bullet! Enjoyed pizza instead!

First date fiasco: Late arrival sparks debate. NTA for leaving.

“Tardiness is not a personality trait! It’s rude and inconsiderate!”

Respect your time! NTA for not waiting on late date.

Late date? NTA says ‘nah, f**k that’

NTA. Waiting that long? That’s disrespectful

Refreshing self-reflection sparks positive discussion

Being late without a valid excuse? Hard NTA!
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NTA. Sh*t test? Sparks debate on who’s at fault

NTA. Late date, lack of communication, and her poor decision.
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Dodging a bullet NTA for ditching the late date

Late date, no respect. Avoided a boundary-pushing disaster.
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Frustrated with late dates? Share your experiences and opinions! ⏰

Late date turned into a lasting love story

NTA. She’s pathetic. Was it a test?

Curious about why she thought the date was canceled? #NTA

“NTA. If she’s that late, it’s her fault. ️ “

No a-hole here! I wouldn’t have waited either.

NTA. Don’t play her games, you made the right move.

Demanding respect and setting boundaries. Good on you, OP!

First date disaster: NTA, her first impression was dogsh*t

Dodging a bullet: Late date reveals lack of respect

Valuing punctuality, but did you communicate with her beforehand?

NTA. Don’t wait around for someone who doesn’t respect you.

Late date blames OP, but OP is definitely not the a**hole
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Dumping a late date? NTA, start fresh for better love

Different cultural expectations on confirming plans can lead to mix-ups

Late but not the a**hole. Maybe it’s about compromise?

Respecting your time is key in a healthy relationship! ⏰

NTA. No excuse, no future. Let karma do its thing.

“Punctuality speaks volumes on how important something is to you.” ️⏰

NTA, friends still bring this up? What’s wrong with them?

NTA. No a-hole here. Share your thoughts!
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Late date sparks debate: Is it a**hole behavior or not?

NTA: Rude move! Mixed signals and confusion fuel the drama

NTA: Time matters in relationships. Don’t waste each other’s time. ⏰

NTA. Being late is disrespectful. Good call on ending it.

NTA. No drama, just a justified decision.

Dodged a bullet! NTA for not putting up with manipulation.

Late date, lame excuse – NTA for leaving her hanging! ️⏰

Late date? No heads up? Not the a**hole, my friend!

NTA: Time is precious ⏰ She doesn’t respect you

Not the a**hole for ditching a late date ️⏰

Dodging a bullet : When your date doesn’t respect your time ⏰
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NTA. Fashionably late, or just plain rude? ️⏰

Late date’s weak excuse sparks debate: NTA

Stand-up snub: No respect for your time

Dating disappointment: Late date bails last minute, no explanation.

NTA: First impressions matter, she was disrespectful of your time.

NTA. First impressions matter. Late arrival = bad first impression.

Dodged a bullet! NTA for ditching a flaky narcissist
