South African Woman in Tears as Boyfriend Brings Only R400 for R1,020 Restaurant Bill

• A couple's dining experience took an unexpected turn when the boyfriend realised he didn't have enough money to cover the bill, leading to an awkward situation
• The woman shared the embarrassing incident on social media, sparking a debate about financial responsibility and dating etiquette
• The restaurant's manager offered an unusual solution, asking the couple to wash dishes to make up for the shortfall, which added to the story's viral appeal

Haibo! One guy did quite a number on his girlfriend as they stepped out to eat, and his antics sparked a buzz on social media.

The young lady shared their embarrassing experience on the internet, where she recalled the emotional dining experience that left her in tears after the date with her boyfriend that took an unexpected turn.

Woman in tears as boyfriend brings R400 for R1020 bill

In a TikTok video shared by the woman herself under the handle @banjolatino12, she explained how she, along with her man, enjoyed a meal at a restaurant, only to discover at the end that the bill totalled R1 020 but her boyfriend had only brought R400.

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According to her, the incident which took place in Cape Town, South Africa, left them in an awkward position as they could not settle the full amount. She recalled the shock and embarrassment when the waiter presented the bill, and her boyfriend realised that he was more than R600 short.

In the clip, @banjolatino12 said her boyfriend had assumed the money he had was enough to cover the outing, without checking prices beforehand. She revealed that the restaurant’s manager stepped in and offered them an unusual but understanding solution, which was to wash dishes to make up for the shortfall.

The post quickly gained traction online since it was released on sparking a flood of reactions from Mzansi peeps. While some sympathised with the couple and praised the manager for showing compassion, others criticised the boyfriend for not being financially prepared before taking someone out. Many viewers also used the moment to warn others about the importance of budgeting before dining out.

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The woman’s candid sharing of her experience has turned the incident into a talking point on social media, with debates ranging from dating etiquette to financial responsibility. Despite the embarrassment, she admitted it was a lesson they would never forget and one that has now been immortalised on TikTok.

Watch the video below:

SA chimes in on the couple's story

People took to the comments section to share their thoughts on the man's shenanigans, saying:

Unathi General 787 said:

"He got R400 for himself nawe you should have brought your own."

Chirikachimo added:

"Am I the only one who asks how much your budget is before ordering because I don’t want to be embarrassed?"

Sir Mackil Sebz wrote:

"I hope it's content because the expression on your face is genuine."

Nay Nay shared:

"Real men would have paid for everything."

Yera replied:

"I blame the guy for not telling her that he only got R400 to spend."

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Tassy commented:

"The last supper."

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Source: Briefly News