Taking an Extra Bag Led to Online Public Shaming by Owner
Language: en
The Southern-Style BBQ deli downstairs from my apartment, Maynard’s Deli, had a reputation for being pricey but delicious. I was practically there every day. At first, I’d pay for whatever amount they weighed out. But gradually, when I asked for $30 worth, they’d weigh out $50. Ask for $50? They’d scale it up to $100. I figured they were just trying to make ends meet, so I never made a fuss—always paid, no questions asked. One morning, I was in a rush to get to work, with my Uber driver honking outside. After grabbing my bagged order, I realized the plastic bag was torn, and broth was…