Man Struggles To Pay On Fancy Date, Waiter Comes To His Rescue With A Brilliant Idea

First Dates. **sigh** They make us both nervous and excited. We put forth our most charming selves, reserve a fancy restaurant and dress up to the nines. All of this to leave a good first impression. While it’s always a good thumb rule to not put on a fake mask, sometimes, just sometimes, going over and above for your date can result in something magical.

Twitter user Tim (@forwardnotback) saw this in action while he was having dinner at a fancy place. He noticed a man on a date struggling with a classic dilemma. The steep prices on the menu vs. his promise of paying the entire bill himself. When a waiter saw his discomfort, he did something truly selfless.

Tim gave a play-by-play account in this beautiful thread. Read on to know what happened.

He was insistent that she could have ‘whatever she liked and he was paying’

She blushed as she asked “are you sure”

He replied “of course”

The menus arrived and her smiling face turned very serious

— Tim #StayAtHomeSaveLives (@forwardnotback) January 20, 2019

She said: We could share a starter
Him: No you have one – I will just have roast beef
Her: me too
Him: Have whatever you want

I was cheering him on and she was trying so hard forvthe meal not to cost too much

The looks they gave each over across the table were amazing

— Tim #StayAtHomeSaveLives (@forwardnotback) January 20, 2019

Oh no! Not the wine list

Her: (looking at wine list) let me pay please
Him: Please let me this is my treat – I promised
Her: Well you choose but I’m happy with water or maybe a coke
Him: if you are sure
Her: Certain – this is lovely
Him: So are you

(At this point I almost standing up cheering them on)

— Tim #StayAtHomeSaveLives (@forwardnotback) January 20, 2019

There are a few women who get angry if their dates ask them to split the bill. But the woman in this instance repeatedly offered to go dutch. The man, however, wanted it to be his treat and insisted on paying. Even if it meant hurting his wallet.

The two glasses of water arrived and he said: “I’m just going to the loo”

He hadn’t been gone two seconds and out came her phone

I have never seen such excited text messaging – her smile was huge as she sent the text

— Tim #StayAtHomeSaveLives (@forwardnotback) January 20, 2019

As they were eating I noticed the waiter chatting to the manager and looking over – at me with no food and an empty glass

The waiter comes across smiles and says another glass of red

Me: yes please

But I wasn’t really concentrating – I was watching a young couple in love

— Tim #StayAtHomeSaveLives (@forwardnotback) January 20, 2019

This waiter is a real gem of a person, don’t you think?

Him: (boldly) Two glasses of Champagne please
Waiter: Certainly sir

— Tim #StayAtHomeSaveLives (@forwardnotback) January 20, 2019

I asked the waiter for the bill

I needed to leave before I said something like “please let your love last forever”

On the way out I said to the waiter “that was a lovely touch”

He replied: “we’ve all been that young man”

Sometimes life is lovely

The end

— Tim #StayAtHomeSaveLives (@forwardnotback) January 20, 2019

If you have a friend who thinks there are no kind souls left, restore their faith in humanity by sharing this thread with them. That is exactly what the Twitterati did, it got almost 10,000 retweets. Tim’s eloquent storytelling and the waiter’s generosity melted hearts the world over.

What goes around, comes around

That waiter is a hero. Hope karma rewards him generously

— Damon Coulter (@damoncoulter) January 20, 2019

Feeling the love

When we're all feeling rather jaded, your insightful observations remind us there is still good and innocence in the world. Thank you.

— Amanda Burgauer (@amshru) January 20, 2019

Only happy endings here

This is adorable and my cynical ass was waiting for a twist but it never came and I'm so glad. 😂

— Megan K. Fox (@megankfoxfilm) January 21, 2019

True mark of a date’s interest in you

https://twitter.com/0bligate/status/1087345475215347712

Dear waiter, thank you for doing this

Worked in food service for 25 years. That server was great, as was the manager. To pick up on those cues and make their night even more special is awesome. That’s what it’s all about. Good stuff. Thanks for sharing

— chris fiedler (@dafiedla) January 22, 2019

Not all heroes wear iron suits or carry a hammer. Some of them sport inconspicuous black and white clothes.