I was on a date with a man I had been seeing for a few weeks, and I was starting to think he was a bit stingy.
I had already seen him try to split the bill for our first date and then he had started to suggest cheaper restaurants and activities. On this particular night, he had wanted to go to a restaurant that was a bit more upscale, and I thought that was a good sign.
Little did I know, his idea of a nice meal was still very thrifty. When we arrived at the restaurant, I was shocked to see him carrying a large water bottle. He explained that he had filled it up with water at home before he left and brought it with him.
He then proceeded to tell me that I should not order any drinks because he had brought his own.
Needless to say, I was appalled. I had never been on a date with someone who was so tightfisted that they would bring their own water bottle to a restaurant. I was so taken aback by this that I almost forgot to order my meal.
I was starting to wonder if this was how things were going to be for the rest of the night. It felt like I was on a date with someone who was trying to save every penny he could. I tried to ignore it and continue on with the meal, but it was hard not to think about it.
When the bill came, I was relieved to see that he had paid for both of us. However, I was not so relieved when he saw that he was charges for the water bottle he had brought himself.
He argued with the waiter, but he said it was a corkage fee, He then said its not wine, but the waiter said he can’t tell and charge as per usual. They start to quarrel.
I couldn’t believe this was actually happening.
this man so stingy until like that?
At the end of the night, I had had enough. I was so frustrated with this man that I decided to end things right then and there. I told him that I didn’t appreciate him trying to save money on our date and that I wasn’t interested in seeing him again.
It was a harsh lesson to learn, but it was one that I will never forget. No matter how much money someone has, it’s important to remember that the little things can make a big difference. Bringing your own water bottle on a date is a surefire way to make sure that the other person knows that you are trying to save money.
It’s also important to remember that being generous is just as important. Even if you can’t afford to take someone out to a fancy restaurant, you can still demonstrate that you care about them by being thoughtful and considerate. That will make a much bigger impression than any amount of money.