In the first story, a mother looked forward to a quiet lunch with her daughter, Christine, only to find Christine’s boyfriend, Simon, joining them unexpectedly. As Simon ordered extravagantly, assuming his share would be covered, tensions rose when the bill arrived. The mother refused to pay for Simon, leading to a heated confrontation where Christine demanded payment for both of them. Eventually, the mother left, leaving Christine and Simon to ask a friend to cover their portion.

In the second story, a woman joined her fiancé Sam and his family for a New Year’s Eve dinner. However, none of them brought enough money to cover the bill, leaving the woman uncomfortable. She stood firm on only paying for her portion, despite accusations from Sam’s family that she ruined the dinner and their relationship.

In the final story, a woman paid for outings with her financially struggling friend, Acie. When Acie expected her to cover the entire bill at a fine-dining restaurant, tensions flared. The woman refused, prompting accusations of being stuck up from Acie. Ultimately, the woman left half the bill and learned that Acie’s father had to intervene to settle the remaining amount.

These stories highlight how dining experiences can turn sour when financial expectations clash, leading to uncomfortable confrontations and strained relationships.