Ordering a drink from a bartender is usually a straightforward affair.

But what started as a simple routine order at a Miami bar quickly turned into a public scolding over a bottle of beer. And just like that, the night took an awkward turn.

You’ll want to read on for this one!

AITA Buying a drink at a bar

Went to buy a round of drinks at a bar in Miami — a bottle of beer for my girlfriend and a whisky for myself.

Barman put the bottle on the bar, then went to pour the whisky.

But here’s where things got messy.

I handed the bottle to my girlfriend, and when the barman came back, he started shouting at me for taking the bottle, saying it wasn’t mine until I paid for it.

I hadn’t moved from the bar — I was still standing, waiting for my drink with my wallet in hand.

I apologized, as I didn’t want to cause a scene, but he kept shouting at me!

He decides that he doesn’t want to reward this bad behavior.

The round came to $18. I gave him a $20 but kept the change, as I thought, I’m not giving him a tip after the way he acted.

He then had another go, saying it’s courteous to tip!

I just walked away at that point.

AITA here? Did I do anything wrong?

He didn’t come there asking for trouble — he just wanted a fun night out.

What did Reddit make of this debacle?

This user thinks the bar goer was acting as anyone else would in this situation.

Rude service shouldn’t constitute an exorbitant tip.

This bartender would probably benefit from a more easy-going attitude when it came to payment.

This user thinks the bar goer should be mindful of different regional customs.

Some service comes with more attitude than smiles.

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