Money: Today, I went to a restaurant with my friend, where my credit...

By Harry - 13/05/2014 22:37 - United States - Milledgeville

Today, I went to a restaurant with my friend, where my credit card got denied in front of everyone. The staff teased me and made me sit in the restaurant while my friend begged for money outside. FML

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You deserved it 8 315

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By Anonymous - 25/12/2023 06:00 - Netherlands

Today, I went out to eat with a friend. I was supposed to be paying, but when I tried to, there wasn't enough money in my bank account. She didn't have money with her either. FML

I agree, your life sucks 187

You deserved it 717

By ashleyevans - 04/04/2009 14:45 - United States

Today, my friend and I went to a really expensive restaurant. We got really bad service, so halfway through the meal we decided to dine-and-dash. Turns out I left my purse in the restaurant. With my I.D. and everything inside. FML

I agree, your life sucks 20 003

You deserved it 192 021

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By feminist - 17/06/2009 15:25 - Canada

Today, I got into a heated argument at a restaurant with a guy I am seeing because he refused to let me pay for the bill and I thought it was sexist. When he finally agreed, I gave the waiter my card, only to have him return a minute later telling me it was declined. FML

I agree, your life sucks 13 253

You deserved it 77 697

By Anonymous - 28/12/2014 00:22 - United Kingdom - London

Today, I was waiting in line while a lady paid for her shopping, when her credit card got declined. She started ranting and insulting everyone and kept insisting: "I'm not poor!" By the time the lady had finally stormed off, I had spittle on my face, and the cashier was almost in tears. FML

I agree, your life sucks 34 157

You deserved it 2 641

No good deed…

By noespresso - 15/08/2010 20:20 - United States

Today, after already having a terrible day, I went to Starbucks for an espresso. Being nice, I put the last dollar I had in my wallet in their tip jar. While paying for my drink, my card was denied for insufficient funds. The world hates me. FML

I agree, your life sucks 33 781

You deserved it 6 458

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By great parenting pal - 11/08/2020 02:01

Today, I was dining out with friends. I saw a mom instructing her young child to go to empty tables and take whatever cash had been left. I discreetly told the manager. He confronted the woman and pointed right at me. As she was being thrown out, she tossed a very heavy mug at my head. It hit me. FML

I agree, your life sucks 2 311

You deserved it 266

Bullet = Dodged

By nikkei - 01/09/2018 22:00

Today, while paying for dinner, my card declined and my date immediately left. The waitress then ran my card again successfully. FML

I agree, your life sucks 3 248

You deserved it 211

Piss off

By Anonymous - 25/05/2023 21:00 - United Kingdom

Today, my horrible parents turned up to the restaurant I work at just to mess with me. Dad forgot his wallet, what a surprise, and asked me to pay the bill. I refused so my manager got involved. My dad got arrested, I got fired and might lose my lousy flat if I’m late on the rent. FML

I agree, your life sucks 1 058

You deserved it 1 117

Always tip generously

By Fuck you guys! - 15/08/2023 06:00

Today, I overheard a waitress calling me a cheapskate because I left a $2 tip on a $9 tab. When I told her she was ungrateful, rude, and unprofessional, she burst into tears and told the manager I’d threatened her. I was then banned from the restaurant, all while the little twat smirked. FML

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You deserved it 240

Premeditated

By IgiveUp - 28/05/2021 06:01

Today, I went out to eat with my friends. When the bill came, all three of them had "inconveniently" forgot their wallets at home. I ended up having to pay. It was a $178 check. FML

I agree, your life sucks 1 123

You deserved it 131

Krirn 21

Wednesday 14 May 2014 7:54

You got declined, but your friend has to beg?

Senseless_487 29

Wednesday 14 May 2014 7:57

So this restaurant lets its staff tease and ridicule in this situation? After being treated like that, I'd be talking to the manager about making the meal free. It's embarrassing enough to get declined; the staff were just being dicks.

Comments

lilprincipessa 11

Friday 16 May 2014 23:18

What ******* assholes!! I'd be so pissed off!!!

lienabakes 3

Saturday 17 May 2014 18:46

You're stupid. You knew you didn't have money to pay! If you didn't, that's just plain ignorance on your part! I bet you didn't even tip your server! She had to work for free because you're irresponsible. You disgust me.

hoppyhoppy 3

Saturday 24 May 2014 4:32

Funny how you evoke the same disgust in me. Get over yourself.

LadyLynn 1

Monday 7 July 2014 11:50

#126: you are an inconsiderate prick. there could have been a hundred uncontrollable reasons why his card was declined. it was an accident. you berating him like he intentionally did it on purpose is childish.

Mama4ddk 15

Wednesday 21 May 2014 7:00

I'm sure if you thought there was a problem you would have checked your balance beforehand, I'm sorry that you had to go through that embarrassment. it was very rude of them to make a public spectacle of you and if I were you I would get some kind of retribution or demand an apology because obviously you did not do that on purpose. What they did was deliberate and ignorant! Good luck in the future.