Matched with a guy who said he was a chef, met at a place in Austin and he tried to pay with expired coupons

Honestly, we met at this nice spot on South Congress and the bill came to like $85. He pulls out a stack of paper coupons from 2022 and argues with the server for ten minutes. Tbh I ended up covering the whole thing just to leave. Has anyone else had a date try something this cheap?

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pat_moore7d ago

Pulling out expired coupons is a new level of cheap. That's a sign of how he handles basic stuff. You did the right thing paying to get out of there. Next time, suggest coffee or a walk for a first meet. It keeps the cost low and you can bail fast if the vibe is off. Never see that guy again.

shane_park927d ago

Lol that's next level. I once tried to use a coupon so old the cashier laughed at me. Not my finest moment.

the_fiona7d ago

Honestly, I used to cut people slack for stuff like that. Thought it was just being thrifty or a funny mistake. But after a few bad dates where small things like that were a sign of bigger issues, I get it now. It shows a real lack of awareness, like they're not even trying to make a normal first impression. Pat's totally right about keeping first meets simple and cheap. Lets you focus on the person, not the awkwardness.