A man and his girlfriend went out for dinner only to have his meal disappear mid-meal. When he confronted the waitress, he was met with excuses and unhelpful service. Frustrated, he took matters into his own hands and refused to pay for his meal, leaving a scathing note for the restaurant. While his girlfriend thinks he went too far, his mother (a retired waitress) thinks he should have been more understanding. What do you think? Was he justified in his actions or did he overreact? Read on to find out more.
Delayed seating causes tension at the restaurant
Waiter rushes customer, sparks tension
Server’s over-enthusiasm leads to conflict at restaurant
Customer stands up to restaurant staff, demands uninterrupted meal ️
Stolen meal at a restaurant, where did it go?
Vanishing meal leads to restaurant conflict
Misunderstood waiter throws out man’s meal
“Hangry” customer demands meal back, sparks restaurant conflict.
Customer’s meal thrown out, sparks conflict with waitress
Customer demands manager after meal is thrown out
Customer denied meal, sparks conflict with waitress
Customer stands up to rude server and sparks conflict
Etiquette debate ensues after man’s meal is thrown out ️
Man’s meal thrown out after rude server rushes dinner ️
A man’s dinner was thrown out by a rude server who kept interrupting his meal. Despite repeatedly telling the server to stop taking away his food and drink, the meal was thrown out while he was chatting with a friend. The server claimed she thought he was done with his meal. When the man complained , the manager refused to see him, and the server refused to reprint the check without his meal. The man left without paying for the meal and wrote a note on the check explaining why he did not tip. While his girlfriend thought he went too far, his mother, a retired waitress, disagreed. How would you have handled this situation? Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments below.
Customer’s food thrown out without consent, sparking discrimination concerns
Restaurant staff’s hostility towards customer sparks conflict. Possible racial discrimination?
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Customer suggests bad review after restaurant ruins meal. Others recommend talking to manager first.
Server’s breach of etiquette leads to plate being thrown out
Former server sympathizes with OP, while OP deals with discrimination.
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Customer receives no service, refuses to pay, and plans to share their negative experience on social media
Incompetent server ruins customer’s meal, refuses to make amends
Former restaurant worker advises to speak to manager for apology ️
Unwelcome guests? Possible racial bias against OP and girlfriend
Customer not in the wrong, manager not informed ♀️
Server clears man’s plate mid-meal, sparks conflict (NTA) ️
Former waitress supports customer’s decision to stand up to overstepping staff.
Standing up for yourself and your meal ️ ♂️
Former server with anxiety empathizes and condemns asshole behavior
Customer’s full plate cleared without warning, NTA for being upset
Server’s behavior inexcusable, diner not at fault.
Standing up for yourself at a restaurant—NTA!
When AITA becomes too relatable…
Standing up for oneself against bad service
Empathetic response to waitress’s justified actions with relatable humor
Woman’s scallops stolen during fire alarm, husband blamed for evacuation
Restaurant fails to satisfy customer’s hunger, sparks confusion ️
️ Customer’s barely touched meal thrown out, sparks conflict with server
Stand up for yourself and leave online reviews!
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Customer vs server: Who’s side are you on?
Customer’s plate taken despite clear instructions, sparks conflict.
Commenter questions tipping as reward for bad behavior at restaurant.
Stand up for yourself and your food!
Unacceptable service at restaurant, NTA for wanting what’s paid for
Not the a**hole, but what happened next?
Customer experiences racism at restaurant, sparks conversation about mistreatment.
Waitress takes away fried pickles mid-chew, date gets wrong sandwich.
Customer’s meal thrown out, server’s behavior slammed. NTA wins!
Server messes up, doesn’t fix it. NTA. Leave a review.
Stand up for yourself and your food #NTA
Tip debate: Is it for exemplary service only?
Leftover food tossed out sparks conflict ️
Speak to the manager ️ and avoid conflict
Why pay for food that went to waste?
Former server sympathizes with OP’s experience of food waste ️
Unjustly treated customer seeks justice with fiery review
Stand your ground! Commenter questions server’s actions.
Customer refuses to pay for mistreated meal. NTA.
Pro-tip: Seek out the manager directly to resolve issues
Quick service or not, no one deserves to have food taken
Food thrown out, but only from one plate? NTA
Unfinished meal trashed, cafe offers replacement. Restaurant fails customer service.
Former server supports customer who had meal thrown out at restaurant.
Commenter praised for not being the a**hole
Customer not wronged, but conflict still sparked
Waitress throws out customer’s meal, sparks conflict. NTA seeks justice ️
Server revenge? Commenter suggests not tipping and dine-and-dashing.
Stand up for yourself! NTA comment gets support
Customer rightfully upset after ignored request to not rush meal ⏰
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Customer receives poor service, not obligated to leave a tip
Bad service at restaurant, commenter not at fault.
Constantly pestering customers for service is too much
Former server calls out incompetent, racist restaurant staff.
Deaf customer advocates for equal service for disabled and POC patrons.
Late dinner thrown away by server, sparks rude behavior.
Server calls out unacceptable behavior of food waste at restaurant
Expose the restaurant! NTA comments stand with you
