Are You a Bad Friend If You Refuse to Cover a Friend Who ‘Forgot’ Her Wallet?
Reddit says: “No, absolutely not.”
I’ve been taking a small writing break because it’s a busy season for me, but even so: I found myself thumbing through my favorite Reddit sub, r/AmITheAsshole again. As the name implies, this is the sub where users post a story about an argument they are having and other users judge whether this person is “the Asshole” (TA) or “Not the Asshole” (NTA).
One particular post has recently blown up again, making its rounds on the internet with various people chiming in. As of the day I am writing this (October 14, 2024), the post is 10 days old. The post was evidently removed, but you can still view the replies on it here. This also includes a full copy of the original post’s text, which is customary on r/AmITheAsshole.
This time, the subject pertains to an alleged freeloader who went to dinner with friends and claimed she “forgot” her wallet. When the Original Poster (OP) refused to cover her share, drama ensued — both from the friend and others in their party.
Let’s review.
OP reveals that she went out with a group of people to dinner, at which they all had a great time. However, when their table received their bill, the good time suddenly took a turn when one…
