dine and DASH our friendship
Today, I served my good friend and his girlfriend at the restaurant where I work. They did a "dine and dash". FML
Collection
Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Same thing different taste
WaitedOut
Saukville, United States
Today, at work, I got to wait on one of those tables where everyone had very complex orders, and some of them sent their food back. When the time finally came for me to bring them their check and receive my well-earned tip, I returned only to discover that they'd dined and dashed. FML
Anonymous
United States
Today, I did a "dine and dash" and left my phone in the restaurant. The owner answered my phone call. FML
Anonymous
Petrolia, United States
Today, I took my girlfriend out to eat at a diner where my friend works. My friend was our waiter but too busy to talk much. He texted me after we'd left to tell me that my girlfriend had slipped him her number. FML
ashleyevans
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
loz4151336
Criminal minds at their best
Today, my friends wanted to try to dine and dash at a McDonald's. I had to explain why that wouldn't work. FML
embarrassed
This FML is from back in 2011 but it's good stuff
Canada
What were you thinking?
Today, I dined and dashed. Upon reaching my car, I realized I had left my seven year-old daughter in the restaurant. FML
heshay
United States
Today, my boyfriend was seated in my section at work. As he sees me his face drops... he's on a date. He had forgotten I work there. I had to serve him and his date, and they didn't leave a tip. FML
Anonymous
Los Angeles, United States
Left behind
Today, it was my best friend's birthday party. Her boyfriend and I agreed to organize a dinner date to surprise her and celebrate. They celebrated, but forgot me until they arrived at the restaurant and saw the dinner reservation under my name. FML
Anonymous
Today, my boyfriend and I had a lovely dinner date. Our waitress was really sweet, so we talked about leaving her a big tip. When we got home, we discovered we both thought the other person had left it. FML
BrokeAsFuck
United States
Brilliant
Today, my mom and I went out to a fancy and expensive restaurant per her request; she told me it was her treat. After we ate our meals and the large check came, she excused herself to the bathroom. She didn't come back. I was dine-and-dashed by my own mother. FML
Top comments
Druu 53
Do not underestimate the power of a public shaming. Bring it up in front of mutual friends/acquaintances whenever the opportunity arises. Next time you visit his home, ask his parents if their finances are in good order, and tell them that you'd like to lend a hand if you can. Tell the story to their puzzled faces. You'll get the money -- and a decent tip as well.
xxdreamloverxx 14
No friend of yours. Now you have to pay their check (I assume, since you were waiting on them) or possibly get fired.
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Comments (27)
jbuckets_404 39
OP, now filing that successful police complaint will be very easy to do! Illegal actions should ALL-ways have consequences + it's money out of YOUR pocket. THEY decided to ruin your mutual friendship, not you. You have nothing to be guilty about; it's your job! But don't shame them in public. It makes you look petty; you've got more class than that. -)
Exaspera 55
When waiting tables, dine &a dash, I had to pay for it. These folks are not your friends.
ProperPengTing 15
Hes a bad friend now
hkhan24 23
Makes the police's job that much easier as you know where the thief lives..
Lobby_Bee 18
Confront your friend, it might very well be just a tasteless joke. Bring crowbar in case it wasn't.
Lobby_Bee 18
Confront your friend, it might very well be just a tasteless joke. Bring crowbar in case it wasn't.
TheJawsman 18
I'd personally report them to your management and to police. I know that sounds like a dick move, but them dining, dashing, and putting you in a difficult situation deserves a strong response that'll make them think twice about being jerks.
Alyxandra Nicole Vogt 2
I second the people calling for naming the little shit. esp if your work is like all mine were and made you pay for the tab. I'd give the manager your "friends" name and address and any other contact info you have and tell him to do what he will (Which will prob be file a police report). don't think it's uncool because you know them - if they gave a single shit about you as a friend, or person, they wouldn't have screwed you over like that.
wawa_sxm 15
hmmm not a friend...if it was a joke they would come back or text you and pay you...call the cops, in the usa you go jail for everything.....and if they want to guilt trip you just say your boss knew it was your friends so it was either call the cops or loose the job. simple
YouPlayedYourself 3
"good friend" What a good friend