I agreed to go on a first date with a girl I\u2019d met online. She insisted we try this upscale restaurant she\u2019d \u201calways wanted to be taken to,\u201d even though it was way beyond what I\u2019d normally choose. Trying to make a good impression, I said yes. The moment we sat down, she immediately ordered a $25 appetizer, a $45 steak, and a $15 cocktail\u2014without even asking if I was okay with it. Meanwhile, I stuck with just a burger and water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Throughout the date, she barely looked at me. Her phone became her real date\u2014ringing nonstop with calls and buzzing with messages she eagerly replied to. She didn\u2019t ask me a single question about myself. Instead, she laughed loudly at texts from \u201cthe girls,\u201d rolled her eyes when I tried to talk, and kept saying, \u201cHold on, let me reply real quick.\u201d At that point, I realized I was just a free dinner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Our waitress, a kind young woman named Laura, noticed everything. When my date went to the restroom\u2014phone still in hand, of course\u2014Laura carefully approached me and whispered, \u201cIf you want, I can split the bill and bring yours separately.\u201d I let out a breath I didn\u2019t know I\u2019d been holding and nodded gratefully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When my date returned, the bills arrived\u2014two separate checks. She froze. \u201cWhy is this split?\u201d she asked, looking annoyed. I smiled politely and said, \u201cI figured we\u2019d each pay for what we ordered.\u201d Her expression turned from shocked to offended. She mumbled something about needing to \u201cgrab her wallet from the car\u201d and walked out\u2026 never to return.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
She didn\u2019t come back. The waitress and I shared a knowing glance. I paid for my meal, tipped Laura generously, and left feeling oddly relieved. As I stepped outside, I noticed the girl had already posted a story captioned: \u201cMen are so cheap.\u201d I just laughed and kept walking.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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