The woman (OP) steps into a fancy restaurant to have a simple solo dinner, but it turns into a story of unexpected events. She spotted a dog at a nearby table taking up a seat, so she decided to bring it to the staff's attention. Little did she know, this would set off a chain of arguments and a run-in with the manager.
Things got heated as the dog's owners defended their choice, claiming rights for service dogs. Amidst the clash, the OP stuck to her belief, citing ADA guidelines. The manager returned, but instead of resolving the issue, he surprisingly asked the OP to leave. Frustrated and feeling unfairly treated, the OP exited the restaurant. Keep reading to unravel the details of this unexpected dining experience.
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The OP shared:
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OP observed a service dog occupying one of the 4 seats at the table, so she reported the violation to the waiter and manager, but they refused to address the situation
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The table, upon hearing the OP's complaint about their dog occupying a seat, engaged in a heated argument, claiming rights, while the OP insisted on ADA rules
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The manager ultimately requested the OP to leave, leaving her feeling it was unjust
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Commenter claims OP lacks qualifications and is unnecessarily stirring conflict
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If no one cared about the dog in the chair, the OP might come across as an insufferable know-it-all
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Commenter asserts that the OP is in the wrong and she shouldn't intervene in the restaurant's discretion
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Commenter criticizes the OP for potentially disrupting a family's evening without cause
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Commenter can't find any ADA regulations specifying that service dogs must be on the floor or are prohibited from occupying seats
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The restaurants have the right to decide where dogs can sit on their property
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The seating of service dogs is at the discretion of the business and local laws
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The OP should have minded her own business and allowed everyone to continue having a good night
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The restaurant and the dog's owner may have already reached an agreement
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It's none of her business
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OP got kicked out for being the problem
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There was no reason for the OP to intervene
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