Holiday dinner. 7 close girlfriends. Four of us arrived late. Offered to wait for second table as first group already seated. They insisted we squeeze with first group so remain together. Before apps ordered, tray of red wine spilled down side of my head. Wearing cream cashmere sweater. Matching wrap on chair. Contents of handbag soaked. Clearly needed to go home, rinse hair, change, maybe make it back for dessert. Returned. Gave waiter/spiller hug to alleviate his embarrassment. Nearby diners actually applauded. Had dinner alone as friends had one last drink. Two separate bills arrived. THEY CHARGED ME FOR MY DINNER, but oh-so-kindly removed one of my drinks and an app.!!! Insult to injury, those two items WERE FOUND ON THE OTHER GROUP'S BILL!!! Tried to explain situation to manager. Looked at me as pest and repeatedly interrupted by saying, "Are you done?" It gets worse, but word limit reached.
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