Bonjour, mes amis! Get ready for a tale of love, culture clash, and a menu mishap that might just cost this French-American couple their relationship! When a second-generation French immigrant takes his American girlfriend to a fancy Parisian restaurant, he forgets about one little tradition that sparks a big debate. ️ Will their love survive this culinary catastrophe? Let’s dive in and find out!
Bonjour! A French-American Love Story
A Christmas Surprise: Girlfriend Wants to Visit France!
✈️ Off to Paris: A Romantic Getaway
Booked a Fancy French Restaurant
Michelin Star Dining Experience
Months of Planning for the Perfect Night ️
Dressed to Impress: Upscale Attire Required ️
A Warm Welcome… But Wait, What’s This?
Monsieur, Your Menu Has Prices…
An Awkward Realization: I Forgot About This Tradition!
“It’s a French Thing, Chérie” ♂️
Tensions Rise: “We Shouldn’t Have Come Here”
♂️ Refusing to Make a Scene
A Delicious Meal… In Awkward Silence ️
A Relationship on the Rocks Over a Menu?
A French Faux Pas: Can Love Conquer a Controversial Menu Tradition? ️
Well, well, well… looks like this French-American love story hit a snag over a menu mishap! Our French beau forgot to warn his American sweetheart about the tradition of ladies’ menus sans prices in fancy French restaurants. Cue the drama, the accusations of sexism, and the awkward silent dinner! ️ But the real question is, can their love survive this cultural clash? The internet has some thoughts, and they’re not holding back! ️ Let’s see what kind of spicy takes this story has cooked up! ️
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Polite solution provided, no need to be a**hole
Insensitive BF dismisses GF’s valid concern at French restaurant
Partner fails to support girlfriend in confronting sexist tradition. YTA
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GF calls out BF for enabling sexist restaurant practice. YTA.
Man accused of being the a**hole for not standing up for girlfriend
Menu tradition not sexist, GF overreacted, ESH. Simple solution ignored.
Acknowledging sexist roots of tradition is important, but avoid scene
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NTA. Delicate situation calls for a level head
GF calls out boyfriend for lack of support. YTA.
Relationship advice: Respect cultural differences or end the relationship.
NTA. Valid points about the girlfriend’s participation in sexist traditions.
OP refuses to stand up against sexism, GF disappointed.
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Woman gets upset over French restaurant tradition, commenter thinks it’s silly.
Michelin industry vet clears up French restaurant tradition confusion
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NTA, but GF’s unwillingness to budge is a red flag
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French woman defends tradition, calls girlfriend dramatic
NTA. Girlfriend overreacted to a minor issue, should move on
Feminist defends man for not confronting ‘sexist’ tradition, sparks debate.
Respect for cultural differences; NTA, don’t force beliefs on others.
User calls out OP for being sexist and recommends GF leave.
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Gender roles clash leads to ESH judgement and relationship turmoil. ♀️
GF expects BF to fight her battles at French restaurant
NTA defends French restaurant tradition, acknowledges sexism. Shrugs it off.
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GF outraged over small gendered tradition at French restaurant. NTA.
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Curious about the restaurant’s pricing for women? Valid concern.
NTA. Outdated tradition is criticized, but not worth the outrage.
Respect cultural norms while acknowledging partner’s feelings. Compromise.
User calls out YTA’s lame excuse, deems everyone s****y.
NTA defends against GF’s outrage over French restaurant tradition
Respecting cultural traditions even if they’re sexist?
Supportive comment shuts down girlfriend’s overreaction. Good luck, mate!
Man accused of missing the point of “sexist” French tradition. ♂️
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Female commenter defends man’s stance on French restaurant tradition.
NTA for respecting foreign customs, even if sexist.
Man gets called out for not asking about sexist tradition. YTA
GF wants to confront ‘sexist’ tradition, but lets him pay?
European tradition to give menus without prices. NTA explained.
Outmoded tradition called out, YTA should have asked for menu.
Suggests breaking up over this, but offers practical advice.
Defending culture and traditions , NTA gets American backlash
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A female commenter shares her experience at a French restaurant, revealing that menu with prices is given to whoever makes the reservation, regardless of gender.
Dump her asap? Harsh advice from a judgmental commenter
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User dismisses girlfriend’s concern over French restaurant tradition.
NTA calls out entitled behavior at fancy restaurant
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GF wants to fight sexism, but won’t ask the waiter herself.
NTA post mocks girlfriend’s feminist views, supports restaurant tradition.
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NTA defends not confronting “sexist” restaurant tradition, GF outraged
European woman defends French restaurant tradition, calls out girlfriend’s behavior
Embrace cultural differences and communicate. Don’t break up over this.
American woman supports NTA verdict with her vote
Uninformed about French tradition ruins dinner. Better communication needed
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Defending French tradition: NTA explains restaurant etiquette
OP is deemed YTA for not switching his girlfriend’s menus.
24-year-old GF throws tantrum over menu without prices. NTA.
User calls out “sexist” French restaurant tradition, suggests a solution.
Defending cultural differences, NTA comment receives backlash from Americans.
Unpopular opinion: NTA. Some battles aren’t worth fighting ♀️
French restaurant has sexist tradition of men always paying?
Respecting cultural differences while on vacation
NTA commenter warns of potential future relationship issues ⚠️
Suggests resolving underlying issues in the relationship, not just this incident
GF calls out “sexist” French restaurant tradition, YTA refuses change.
Ignoring her feelings makes YTA, listen and support your partner
Man called out for dismissing girlfriend’s discomfort with sexist tradition
Refusing to stand up for girlfriend shows lack of support. YTA
Defending French culture against neurotic girlfriend. NTA
Refusing to accommodate partner’s needs makes YTA, not chivalrous
Man refuses to ask for separate menu, GF upset. YTA.
Last Updated on April 4, 2024 by Diply Social Team
