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A blind date in China has sparked heated online debate after a woman claimed her date abandoned her with a hefty restaurant bill of 28,000 yuan (approximately $4,000) at an upscale restaurant. The incident, which went viral on Chinese social media, has ignited discussions about dating etiquette and expectations.
According to the woman's social media post, the pair had agreed that her date would treat her to dinner. Taking this as an invitation, she proceeded to order several expensive delicacies, including king crab, black tiger prawns, and premium sea cucumber. She also ordered multiple portions of bird's nest soup, a Chinese delicacy known for its high price tag.
"I ordered extra portions to take home for my friends and family," the woman explained in her viral video. "I wanted my brother to try the king crab since he's never had it before, and I thought my girl friends would enjoy the sea cucumber and bird's nest soup."
The situation took an unexpected turn when her date excused himself to make a phone call halfway through the meal. After waiting for two hours with no return and multiple unanswered calls, the woman was forced to pay the substantial bill with her credit card.
"I've never met such a shameless man," she stated in her video. "If you can't afford it, why agree to a blind date in the first place?"
The incident has divided public opinion on Chinese social media platforms. While some sympathize with the woman's predicament, many critics argue that her behavior was inappropriate and excessive for a first date.
One popular comment read: "Both parties are at fault here. The man shouldn't have abandoned her, but ordering such expensive items and extra portions to take home on a first date is completely unreasonable."
Another user pointed out: "28,000 yuan is several months' salary for many people. It's inappropriate to expect someone you've just met to foot such an expensive bill."
Some netizens defended the woman's actions, arguing that the date had explicitly agreed to treat her to dinner without setting a budget limit. However, the majority view suggests that her actions showed a lack of consideration and social awareness.
One comment leaned into humor: “Maybe he went to sell his kidneys to pay for her king crab.”
Local police have confirmed they received a complaint about the incident, but as the matter is considered a civil dispute, they have advised the woman to seek legal consultation if she wishes to pursue compensation.
The man's identity remains unknown, and he has not publicly responded to the allegations.
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