The Scallion Effect
Language: en
I am allergic to scallions. When we ordered, I specifically asked several times: no scallions. But when the dish arrived, it was sprinkled with a generous layer of green onions. Frustrated, I asked the waitress to pick them out. My boyfriend, however, decided to play the peacemaker: "Let it go. The girl works hard; it's not easy for her." Seeing someone on her side, the waitress immediately put down her chopsticks. "Exactly. A little scallion makes it taste better anyway. If you're this petty about everything, you'll never be happy in life." I was stunned. I waved her away. My…