When my brother set me up on a date with his friend Andy, I wasn\u2019t thrilled, but I agreed to go. To my surprise, Andy seemed perfect \u2014 charming, thoughtful, and even brought me flowers. Over dinner, he asked about my work, listened attentively, and treated me with kindness. By the end of the night, I started to think maybe he really was different from the disappointing dates I\u2019d had in the past.<\/p>\n
Normally, I stick to a rule: no rides home on the first date. But Andy insisted, saying it was the gentlemanly thing to do. Against my better judgment, I agreed. He dropped me off safely and even waited until I was inside before driving away. I went to bed feeling happy and a little hopeful \u2014 maybe, just maybe, this was the start of something good.<\/p>\n
The next morning, my phone buzzed with a notification that left me speechless: Andy had sent me a payment request. It included charges for gas, parking, and even \u201ccar cleaning fees,\u201d totaling over $37. I laughed in disbelief, then sent him $50 with a note that read, \u201cThirteen-dollar tip for opening my door. Cheers.\u201d After that, I blocked him and sent screenshots to my brother, who was as shocked as I was.<\/p>\n
A week later, I saw a TikTok video from another woman sharing a nearly identical invoice \u2014 clearly, Andy had a habit of doing this. The comments roasted him, and it was oddly satisfying to know I wasn\u2019t the only one. Looking back, I\u2019m grateful for the experience. It gave me a hilarious story to tell, a good laugh with friends, and a valuable reminder: always trust your gut \u2014 and always take your own ride home.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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