When my brother set me up on a date with his friend Andy, I wasn’t thrilled, but I agreed to go.
To my surprise, Andy seemed perfect — 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’d had in the past.
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 — maybe,
just maybe, this was the start of something good.
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 “car cleaning fees,” totaling over $37.
I laughed in disbelief, then sent him $50 with a note that read,
“Thirteen-dollar tip for opening my door.
Cheers.” After that, I blocked him and sent screenshots to my brother, who was as shocked as I was.
A week later, I saw a TikTok video from another woman sharing a nearly identical invoice — clearly, Andy had a habit of doing this.
The comments roasted him, and it was oddly satisfying to know I wasn’t the only one.
Looking back, I’m 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 — and always take your own ride home.
