Woman cancels date last minute. Then he checks her Instagram story: ‘My card got charged $50 for canceling the reservation’
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A TikToker stirred discussion after sharing what he described as a horrible dating experience. That's because he was charged $50 and never even met his potential match.
In a recent video with more than 146,000 views, Chris (@doubledatewiththetwins) explained that he had planned a first date with a woman he met online. He said he typically prefers meeting for drinks on early dates because it feels casual and low pressure. But she didn't end up showing up, leading to a $50 cancellation fee.
Did things go as planned?
The TikToker claimed the woman canceled the date about 20 minutes before they were supposed to meet. He added he was already on his way to the restaurant when he received the message.
Last-minute cancellations can be frustrating on their own. The situation worsened because the restaurant charged him a $50 reservation fee after the booking was not honored.
The unexpected charge left him upset and questioning what had happened.
Why do restaurants charge reservation fees?
The fee may seem surprising to diners, but cancellation charges have become increasingly common.
Restaurants often require a credit card to secure reservations, especially during busy dining hours.
According to Food & Wine, these fees are designed to discourage no-shows and compensate businesses for lost revenue when reserved tables go unused.
Many restaurants also enforce strict cancellation windows. This means guests can even be charged if they are simply late by more than 15 minutes after their scheduled reservation.
What did he discover afterward?
After the cancellation, Chris said he decided to look up the woman's Instagram account.
What he found surprised him.
According to Chris, the woman had uploaded content from the same restaurant where they had planned to meet. The post appeared to show that she visited the location anyway despite canceling their date shortly before the reservation.
The TikToker did not provide evidence explaining why she was there or who she was with.
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What did commenters think?
Many viewers shared a common theory in the comments that seemed shocking but possible.
“She went to the restaurant and checked in with her other date under your $50 reservation,” one viewer suggested.
Generally, though, commenters agreed that online dating was not for the faint of heart. Some even said it wasn't worth the hassle.
“I never will end up on those dating apps I heard horror just horror stories,” another person said.
Is dating becoming more complicated?
While the circumstances of this particular story remain unclear, many viewers' strong opinions about the story reflect a broader frustration many singles feel about modern dating.
Verywell Mind notes that today's dating landscape can be complicated by an array of factors. Some include busy schedules, unclear communication, fear of rejection, and the number of options available through dating apps and social media. This can sometimes make it harder for people to form meaningful connections and easier for misunderstandings to occur.
For many viewers, the most frustrating part of Chris's story was not the cancellation itself. It was the lack of consideration. The last-minute cancellation left little opportunity for him to adjust his plans or avoid the financial consequences of the reservation fee.
Buzz News reached out to Chris via TikTok comment and direct message.
