When a woman and her husband decided to have a relaxing evening at a local restaurant, they had no idea that it would turn into an unexpected ordeal. The woman took to Reddit to share her story, which left her feeling frustrated and questioning her own actions.
It all started with the couple’s plan to escape cooking for the night and enjoy a beer and a quick dinner at their favorite spot. The woman, who had cash on hand, offered to cover the bill. As they settled at the bar, the woman’s husband mentioned that they should leave a generous tip for the new bartender, who served him and his friend on their weekly visits.
Throughout their time at the restaurant, the bartender seemed to overlook the woman’s presence. She directed all inquiries about the food and service exclusively to the husband, paying little attention to the woman. Despite this, the husband received smiles and laughter from the bartender, while the woman was met with a lackluster attitude. Despite feeling sidelined, the woman remained polite and answered any questions directed at her.
When the bill came, the woman paid for it and decided to leave a 50% tip, totaling $30. She believed that despite the bartender’s behavior, she should still acknowledge the good service her husband received, as well as her own satisfactory experience. However, to her surprise, the bartender turned her back to the woman and exclusively thanked her husband for the tip. Feeling annoyed, the woman sarcastically reminded the bartender that she had paid and tipped as well.
On their way home, the woman’s husband expressed his embarrassment over her comment. He didn’t fully grasp the situation as he had enjoyed good service throughout the evening and never noticed the unequal treatment. He believed that the assumption of him being the payer might have influenced the bartender’s behavior. The woman, drawing from her own experience in a tip-based job, strongly felt that everyone should be treated equally, regardless of assumptions about who will pay or tip.
When the woman shared her story on Reddit, the majority of users supported her, declaring her “NTA” (Not The Asshole). Many agreed that the bartender’s behavior was rude and questioned the appropriateness of the tip. Some even suggested that the bartender might have been flirting with the woman’s husband.
Now, let’s reflect on this narrative. Do you think the bartender’s conduct towards the woman was questionable, or do you believe she was taking it too seriously? Would you have left a generous tip if you were in a similar situation?
