A first date at a Texas sushi restaurant ended with one person blocked after using a coupon, igniting discussion on TikTok about dating etiquette and spending norms.
The creator, posting as @thechanteshow, asked viewers whether applying a $30-off coupon was inappropriate after their date texted that the situation was embarrassing and subsequently blocked them on all platforms.
The meal took place at RA Sushi in Addison, part of the Benihana-owned chain. The pair had been communicating online before agreeing to meet in person.
During the evening, the creator and their date ordered food and drinks while laughing together. At the end of the night, the TikToker informed the server about a $30 birthday promotion coupon. The restaurant briefly requested an account number the creator did not have, but the discount was ultimately applied.
The date's demeanor changed after the bill was settled, with noticeably fewer jokes and less affection displayed. The following morning, a text arrived saying the date had enjoyed themselves but did not wish to meet again, citing the coupon situation as embarrassing. When the creator called, they reached voicemail and subsequently discovered they had been blocked across all platforms.
Commenters divided on the appropriateness of the action. Some, including a friend of the creator, viewed using a coupon on a first date as a turn-off. Others sided with the creator, with some noting they would have been upset about using even a $30 discount on a date.
