Unfiltered Story #157528

(I work in the box office of a dinner theater which has a set menu, so we have to ask each party about dietary restrictions.)

Me: “Are there any food allergies or does anyone need a vegetarian meal?”
Customer: “No, but we have a child who has cancer.”
Me: *completely speechless*
Coworker: “Just say that if they have any special needs, they should talk to their server.”
Me: *parrots line to the customer, still very much confused*
Customer: “No… I guess we’re ok.”