{"id":18705,"date":"2024-09-20T21:22:13","date_gmt":"2024-09-20T19:22:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newzdiscover.com\/?p=18705"},"modified":"2024-09-20T21:22:13","modified_gmt":"2024-09-20T19:22:13","slug":"my-greedy-father-in-law-put-a-hair-in-an-expensive-dish-to-get-it-for-free-but-karma-got-him-immediately","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newzdiscover.com\/?p=18705","title":{"rendered":"My Greedy Father-in-Law Put a Hair in an Expensive Dish to Get It for Free\u2014but Karma Got Him Immediately"},"content":{"rendered":"

Frank had always prided himself on his sneaky tactics to get freebies, but his luck ran out at a high-end restaurant. What began as a simple meal turned into a public spectacle when karma finally caught up with him, teaching him a lesson he never saw coming.<\/p>\n

My father-in-law, Frank, has always been one of those people who never miss an opportunity to scam others for their own benefit.<\/p>\n

I\u2019ve witnessed him do that multiple times, but I never thought I\u2019d see the day when his tricks would backfire so spectacularly, leaving him red-faced and scrambling for an exit.<\/p>\n

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\nA close-up shot of an older man in a restaurant | Source: Midjourney<\/p>\n

I\u2019ve known Frank for about nine years now. I first met him when Ethan and I started dating, and Ethan introduced us over dinner at a restaurant. That was the first time I saw Frank trying to scam a restaurant.<\/p>\n

The waiters served our food, and we began eating. I ordered pasta, Ethan got a sandwich, and Frank ordered a bowl of rice with sesame chicken.<\/p>\n

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\nA bowl of sesame chicken with rice | Source: Pexels<\/p>\n

\u201cThe chicken is so delicious!\u201d Frank said, enjoying his meal.<\/p>\n

\u201cYeah, even this sandwich tastes great,\u201d Ethan added.<\/p>\n

I thought Frank was just appreciating the restaurant\u2019s food and service. But no. Frank had something else in mind, and what he did next caught me completely off guard.<\/p>\n

\u201cLet me show you how to get more of the same meal for free!\u201d he said before calling a waiter over to our table.<\/p>\n

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\nAn older man in a restaurant, smiling | Source: Midjourney<\/p>\n

\u201cHow can I help you, sir?\u201d the waiter asked politely.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis chicken tastes awful!\u201d Frank said angrily, shaking his head in disapproval. \u201cI can\u2019t believe you\u2019re serving such tasteless meals. The flavor is bland, and it\u2019s not even properly cooked.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m so sorry, sir,\u201d the waiter apologized. \u201cI\u2019ll get a replacement right away.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cHurry up!\u201d Frank snapped. \u201cI don\u2019t have time to waste here. You better return with something that\u2019s properly cooked!\u201d<\/p>\n

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\nA waiter in a restaurant | Source: Midjourney<\/p>\n

The waiter looked panicked, apologizing as if he was at fault. He took away the half-eaten meal that Frank pretended to dislike, promising to return in five minutes.<\/p>\n

Once the waiter left, Frank flashed us an evil smile like he had pulled off something impressive.<\/p>\n

At that point, I wanted to ask Frank why he lied to get another meal for free. It wasn\u2019t like he didn\u2019t have money, or he was dying of hunger.<\/p>\n

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\nA woman looking straight ahead while having dinner with her family | Source: Midjourney<\/p>\n

What he did was so cheap, but I believed I was not in a position to make him realize how wrong he was.<\/p>\n

Later that night, I asked Ethan why his father did that.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe\u2019s always been like this,\u201d Ethan sighed. \u201cHe thinks it\u2019s funny and he never listens when we tell him it\u2019s wrong. We\u2019ve tried a million times, trust me.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cBut didn\u2019t you see how hurt that waiter was? He really thought your dad didn\u2019t like the food,\u201d I protested. \u201cThis is so wrong, Ethan. So unfair.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\nA woman talking to her boyfriend | Source: Midjourney<\/p>\n

Ethan told me to let it go, and since we were just starting our relationship, I figured it wasn\u2019t worth arguing over.<\/p>\n

I could\u2019ve pressed Ethan to understand how wrong Frank\u2019s actions were, but I didn\u2019t want something so minor to strain our relationship.<\/p>\n

However, looking back, I wish I had told Ethan to put an end to his dad\u2019s habit.<\/p>\n

The following year, Ethan and I tied the knot, and since then, I\u2019ve been a witness to how cheap Frank is. I\u2019ve watched in horror as he pulled stunts to get free food, free services in hotels, and free ANYTHING, ANYWHERE!<\/p>\n

During the first year of our marriage, I tried explaining to Ethan how wrong his father\u2019s behavior was, but it led to a big argument. Ethan kept saying he had no control over Frank, while I insisted he at least talk to his dad about it.<\/p>\n

That night, I decided to stop meddling in Frank\u2019s business because it was useless. Little did I know, karma was about to step in and teach Frank a lesson he\u2019d never forget.<\/p>\n

It all started when Frank called Ethan last weekend.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere\u2019s a new restaurant near my workplace,\u201d he said. \u201cI was wondering if you and Bella could join me. I\u2019ve heard the food\u2019s quite expensive so I just wanna see if it\u2019s worth the money.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cSure, Dad,\u201d Ethan replied. \u201cWe\u2019ll be there.\u201d<\/p>\n

Two days later, we found ourselves in the restaurant with Frank. It was one of those fancy places where the plates are tiny, the prices are outrageous, and you need a reservation just to get in.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis place looks nice,\u201d I said as I skimmed through the menu. \u201cBut wow, it\u2019s pricey.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cYeah, it\u2019s super expensive,\u201d Ethan said. \u201cI think I\u2019ll stick with a simple pasta.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cMe too,\u201d I agreed. \u201cWhite sauce pasta for me. What about you, Frank?\u201d<\/p>\n

Frank was busy scanning the menu, his finger trailing down to the most expensive item.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ll have the lobster,\u201d he grinned.<\/p>\n

\u201cA lobster? Really Dad?\u201d Ethan asked. \u201cYou\u2019ve never ordered one before.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI know you\u2019d say this,\u201d Frank replied. \u201cBut it\u2019s nice to try new things, isn\u2019t it?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cYou\u2019re right, Dad,\u201d Ethan said before calling the waiter.<\/p>\n

We placed our orders, but I could tell Frank was gearing up for another one of his stunts.<\/p>\n

Soon, our food arrived, and we began eating. However, halfway through the dinner, I noticed Frank staring at his lobster. I couldn\u2019t understand what was happening until he plucked a hair from my head and placed it on his dish.<\/p>\n

Yep, Frank had the nerve to do that. I was too stunned to say a word.<\/p>\n

Then he called the waiter over, feigning disgust.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere\u2019s a hair in my food,\u201d Frank exclaimed, pushing his seat away from the table as if the hair would fly over to him. \u201cThis is unacceptable! I shouldn\u2019t have to pay for this filth!\u201d<\/p>\n

What the heck? I thought. How can he even think of doing that?<\/p>\n

I was mortified, while Ethan looked like he was about to explode with anger.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m so sorry, sir,\u201d the waiter said. \u201cI\u2019ll let the manager know.\u201d<\/p>\n

That\u2019s when karma made its move.<\/p>\n

The manager approached our table a few seconds later.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re so sorry for the inconvenience, sir,\u201d he apologized.<\/p>\n

I think he was about to offer a complimentary meal when another waiter came over to our table and whispered something in the manager\u2019s ear.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s when the manager\u2019s expression changed from apologetic to stone-cold serious. He took a deep breath and said, \u201cSir, I need to ask you to leave.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat? Why should I leave?\u201d Frank protested. \u201cI found hair in my food and you\u2019re kicking me out? Is this how you treat your customers?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cSir, I\u2019m asking you to leave because we believe you put the hair in the dish yourself,\u201d the manager said calmly.<\/p>\n

I can never forget the look on Frank\u2019s face. Shocked, horrified, and caught off guard, he still tried to argue.<\/p>\n

\u201cHow dare you accuse me of that!\u201d he yelled at the manager. \u201cI\u2019ll have your job for this!\u201d<\/p>\n

By now, the whole restaurant was watching.<\/p>\n

\u201cSir,\u201d the manager began, \u201cone of our staff members recognized you from another restaurant where you pulled the same stunt. We take food safety seriously here and won\u2019t tolerate attempts to defame our business. Please leave, or we will involve the authorities.\u201d<\/p>\n

At that point, people around us started whispering among themselves, and some of them were even laughing. Meanwhile, Ethan and I looked at each other, wishing we hadn\u2019t agreed to this dinner.<\/p>\n

But it didn\u2019t end there.<\/p>\n

Frank was at a loss for words and knew he couldn\u2019t do anything to prove the manager wrong. So, he stood up and picked up his coat, preparing to leave.<\/p>\n

\u201cAnd one more thing, sir,\u201d the manager said. \u201cWe\u2019re sharing your photo and details with several other high-end restaurants in the area. You\u2019ll no longer be welcome at any of them.\u201d<\/p>\n

Frank\u2019s face turned pale as he realized what the manager just said.<\/p>\n

What bothered him more was that the entire restaurant heard him and many of them were laughing at him. At that point, he understood he could no longer pull his cheap stunts to claim free food.<\/p>\n

Karma had defeated him.<\/p>\n

Frank stormed out of the restaurant without saying another word, while Ethan and I sat there in silence. Once the shock wore off, I couldn\u2019t help but laugh at what just happened.<\/p>\n

\u201cI never thought I\u2019d see the day!\u201d I said, still laughing. \u201cFrank finally got a taste of his own medicine, and it wasn\u2019t free.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ethan chuckled, shaking his head. \u201cMaybe he\u2019ll finally realize that cheating his way through life always has a cost.\u201d<\/p>\n

That night, I finally understood how karma works. I couldn\u2019t help but think that sometimes, karma is just waiting for the perfect moment to strike. And that moment might be right when you\u2019re about to dig into an overpriced lobster.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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