A server in Colorado recently shared a wild story about a customer who tried to dine and dash. Sarah, who posts on TikTok under the name @lilsaltine7, told her story in a video that has gotten over 10,800 views. The man ordered a lot of mixed drinks, including many doubles, plus appetizers and entrees with extra sides. Sarah has worked as a server for a long time, so she knows the warning signs of someone planning to leave without paying, reports Brobible. When a small group orders way too much food, that’s usually a bad sign. She explained in her TikTok that people who do this are often the type to dine and dash. Her gut feeling was right. When Sarah brought the check at the end of the meal, the man’s card was declined. He pulled out his banking app and showed Sarah that his account was empty. A couple sitting nearby heard what happened and offered to pay for his meal. Sarah’s manager took the drinks off the bill, and the couple next to him paid for his food. The customer’s shocking response after strangers paid his bill What the man said next left Sarah completely stunned. When she told him his bill was covered, he looked her straight in the eyes and said, “Aw, I wanted to get another drink.” Sarah couldn’t believe it. The man didn’t have the money to pay for what he had already ordered, yet he wanted to order more. This kind of thing happens more often than people think. According to Pub Club, servers watch out for people dining alone who order much more food than one person could eat. Some customers order huge amounts of food because they never planned to pay in the first place. Restaurant etiquette conflicts aren’t limited to dine-and-dash situations, as some diners create awkward moments over leftovers during dates. On Reddit, servers share stories about orders that made them suspect their customers would dash. One server wrote on the subreddit r/ServerLife about a table that ordered one of the most expensive menu items, two appetizers, two glasses of wine, and a kids’ meal for a total of around $150. The server put down the check, walked to the back, turned around, and they were already gone. @lilsaltine7 The woman was speechless #server #restaurant ♬ Classic classical gymnopedie solo piano(1034554) – Lyrebirds music Servers can suggest portion sizes and make sure orders are clear, but they usually can’t limit what customers order just because they think they might leave without paying. Strange orders at restaurants can raise eyebrows for different reasons, like when fast food workers encounter extremely unusual requests. Instead, servers on Reddit suggest calling the police to report the theft rather than paying the bill themselves. Many restaurants struggle with how to handle these situations without causing a scene or accusing innocent customers. Some establishments have started requiring payment up front for large orders, while others train their staff to spot warning signs early. The problem costs the restaurant industry millions of dollars each year. So what are the warning signs of a dine and dash? Experts say to watch for people ordering way more food than they could possibly eat. They might order all the appetizers, several entrees, and many drinks. But it’s not just about the amount of food. The customer’s behavior matters too. If someone seems secretive or evasive about their order, that’s another red flag to watch for.