Bringing Tolerance Up To Date
(I have been dating a girl online for a while now, and we meet each other for the first time. We decide to meet up at a popular burger joint. My area is known for LGBTQ discrimination, so I am a bit nervous. This happens a while into our dinner. An older gentleman walks over to our table.)
Older Gentleman: “Excuse me, but are you two ladies on a date?”
Me: *nervous about what might happen* “Yes.”
Older Gentleman: *smiles* “The two of you look so cute together. It’s so nice to see romance is still alive. I’d like to pay for your meal, the same way someone once paid for mine on a date.”
Girlfriend: “Sir, that is so nice of you. Thank you.”
Older Gentleman: “No problem.” *hands us $20* “I know how nervous it can be to date in this area; my husband and I went through the same thing. Have a good day!”
Me: “Thank you so much, I hope you have a good day, too!”
(Whoever you are, thank you. You made our night so much better!)
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