Rude Waitress Humiliated Me over a Declined Card,
Saying 'Don't Take Women Out If You Can't Pay'
A peaceful date night with Sarah at a cozy Italian restaurant, marked by red-checkered tablecloths and soft lighting, turned humiliating when the waitress slammed my declined card down, announcing loudly, “Your card declined! Next time, don’t take women out if you can’t pay!” Her insults escalated as she mocked me in front of Sarah and nearby diners, suggesting I couldn’t afford the meal. Stares and stifled laughter filled the room, but I
remained calm, nudging Sarah to hold back her anger. After paying with another card, I initially planned a generous $28.83 tip for the earlier service. However, the public degradation stung deeply, prompting a shift to a deliberate $0.83 tip—a quiet, icy revenge. The waitress protested, citing tip-out costs to the bartender and busboy, but I replied coolly, “Don’t insult someone before they leave,” and left with Sarah.
