Woman’s Date Gets Up During Dinner And Comes Back With An Interesting Surprise
As I was reading this story, I flashed back to my first marriage. I have a similar story to this one, but I think mine may have been a bit less awkward. Both stories involve ranch dressing though. Yup.
According to Fistful of Dollars, a woman named Lori went out on a day date with a guy and they had an awesome time. At the end of the day, Lori’s date took her to dinner at a fancy restaurant. For an appetizer, both decided to go with a salad. When the server asked what type of salad dressing they’d like, Lori’s date said ranch. The waiter explained that they make all their dressings in-house, and that ranch was currently unavailable. He did offer some tasty substitutions.
The two were enjoying talking and their salads were served. Lori’s date then excused himself, and said he’d be right back. Lori assumed he was going to the bathroom. She then sees her date get in his car. She thinks he’s probably grabbing a jacket or maybe he left his wallet in the car. Her date then drives off. She was shocked but decided to continue sitting at the table, as he said he’d be back.
25 minutes later, Lori’s date returns to the table. As he was sitting down at the table, she noticed he had a bag with him. The guy then whips out a bottle of Kraft Ranch to put on his salad. He explains that he loves ranch and has to have it on a salad. She thought this was a bit weird, but decided to let it go since they’d had such a fabulous day.
Once their dinner was served, Lori’s date proceeded to pour ranch over all of his food. He was pouring ranch on his steak and mashed potatoes. The only thing that wasn’t covered in ranch was his cocktail. WHEW!
The date fiasco was posted on Twitter and people are saying that the ‘Kraft Ranch run’ is a red flag. And I agree! I understand that folks love ranch, but as an adult, if a restaurant is out or doesn’t offer it, pick something else. Ranch was the reason I told my first husband I wanted a divorce.
So, we were at Disney in Florida with my first hubby’s family on vacation. We all go into a fancy restaurant for dinner. We’re seated, and as my very country husband is looking at the menu, he’s speaking loudly about how high the prices are. Now, it’s Disney so everything is expensive! We all order drinks, and as my husband orders a steak dinner, he’s asked what type of salad dressing he wants. He says ranch. The server tells him they don’t have ranch, and he loses his mind! He starts saying loudly, ‘how can you not have ranch!’ Then he starts complaining about the high prices, and says if he’s paying that much for dinner, he wants ranch.
I have to tell you that this was one of the most embarrassing things I’ve ever been through. Our marriage was not going well as it was, and this was just another sign for me that we weren’t compatible. I think if he wasn’t so loud and obnoxious, I might have been ok. As I was sitting at the dinner table, my bottom lip began to quiver. I RARELY cry, but I knew it was coming. I got up from the table and ran to the bathroom so I didn’t make a scene at the table.
Because of his meltdown, I didn’t eat anything. Once we were back at the condo and in our bedroom, the ‘divorce’ word came out of my mouth for the first time. Happiest damn place on Earth, and I’m crying for a divorce. All because of ranch dressing! LOL!
We ended up staying together, but only for a few months. We were VERY different people! I compare my first marriage to the old show ‘Green Acres.’ Farm life was not for me! Obviously, ranch isn’t the issue for Lori and her date nor my first marriage. It’s the lack of adulting. The lack of composure and manners. I understand Lori’s situation. I say a red flag for sure! Next!
