“He bought it out of shame” – Lady narrates eatery experience that sparked online reactions
After reporting an incident she saw at a restaurant where a young man was allegedly compelled to overspend due to humiliation and ego, a Nigerian woman caused a stir online.
She disclosed that she had gone to get lunch when she saw a young man and a woman arrive before her in a widely shared video on X (previously Twitter).
She claimed that the woman, who boldly ordered one portion each of Chinese and fried rice, was served first. The woman added salad and a plantain.
The server displayed the costs when it was time to select protein. Turkey priced ₦5,000, chicken ₦1,900, another chicken alternative ₦3,500, and beef ₦1,500.
The woman immediately selected the ₦5,000 turkey and added a big pack of Hollandia yogurt.
The narrator said she closely watched the young man and noticed his discomfort. From his body language, she could tell the bill had exceeded what he planned to spend.
She added that the young man looked stressed and uneasy. Despite this, he did not question the order or suggest cheaper options. He remained silent while the food was packed.
After collecting the food, the lady thanked him and asked if he wanted to order anything for himself. He quickly replied that he was not hungry and still had food at home.
The narrator ended her story by advising people not to allow shame or ego push them into unnecessary spending.
“Don’t use shyness or shame to spend money you didn’t plan to spend,” she warned.
The story has since sparked reactions online. One commentator wrote, “Poor guy, he even said he’s not hungry.”
Another added, “This is why I always calculate my money before going on dates. Shame no dey pay bills.”
