First dates aren't always easy to navigate, as both you and your date are still trying to learn things about one another and figuring out whether you're a good match.
But one woman was left mortified by one date she went on recently, as she claimed the bloke she was meeting left her with a huge restaurant bill that she couldn't afford after he abandoned her in the middle of their date.
The woman explained the man had arrived at the restaurant before her and had already ordered some food which he claimed was for his roommates, and he told her he was going to deliver it to them before coming back.
But 30 minutes later, he still hadn't returned - and the woman realised he'd stuck her with the hefty bill for the food he'd taken away with him.
Posting on Quora, the woman said: "I was on a blind date one time. The dude had ordered food ahead for his 'roommates'. He left and said he'd be right back because he had to run the food out to them. He never came back. I was freaking out a little and it had been 30 minutes.
"The waitress came back and asked if everything was okay. I said 'Well, I'm not really sure as I was on a blind date and he said he was running food out to his roommates and would be right back, but I have a feeling he's not coming back, as he's not answering my messages anymore.'
"The waitress said 'Oh no'. I said 'Yeah'. She said 'No, it's really bad. He didn't pay for the food to go yet either.' So I start to worry because this is a super nice restaurant. Like, the top of the line."
Thankfully though, the woman was saved by the kind waitress who went and spoke to her manager about the situation and got it sorted out - as well as giving the woman a free bottle of wine to enjoy.
She added: "[The waitress] said 'One minute I will go talk to my manager'. She came back a bit later with a bottle of wine. Told me to finish my dinner and get what dessert I wanted, and that dinner was on her. I wanted to cry.
"She said no one deserves to be treated like that. I was so grateful for her. I left her a nice tip. Never saw the guy again. Hopefully, karma got him."
The woman's post was made in response to someone asking what would happen in a scenario where your date walks out and leaves you to foot a bill that you can't afford.
And several other responses urged people to bring their own money with them on dates but to make it clear they'll only be paying for what they order - so their date can be responsible for their portion.
One person said: "My dad at a young age told me to take my own money and only eat what I could afford to buy. I did have a friend who invited me out and as usual I was frugal. I had already asked the server for separate cheques when I went to wash my hands.
"[My date] left saying he would be back. I settled my bill and the owner asked if I would talk with a law enforcement officer. The officer basically wanted to know the name of the other person who did not pay, their address and telephone number. I gave him all the information and he had me write a statement."
While another added: "You are operating on grace and not law, but here is the position. First, you only owe for the food you ordered. Secondly, if you can't pay even your portion, call the manager and explain the situation. Give them your contact information and what information you have for your date. They actually stole their portion. If you act responsibly like this, I can't imagine the manager won't work with you."
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