AITAH for not telling the barista I’m straight and accepting perks?
In the humdrum rhythm of corporate life, he found an unexpected spark in the form of quiet gestures and stolen moments at a coffee shop.
What began as a simple daily routine evolved into a subtle dance of unspoken feelings, where kindness blurred into som**hing more, and every cup held a secret story.
Caught between innocence and implication, he navigated this delicate connection with a neutral heart, unaware of the deeper emotions brewing beneath the surface.
The perks and smiles became a silent language—one-sided, yet filled with an aching hope that neither dared to voice aloud.
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The original poster (OP) found himself in a difficult situation where he enjoyed the special treatment provided by a barista who seemed attracted to him, yet he never actively confirmed or denied his own s*xual orientation.
The central conflict arises from the OP's belief that he had no responsibility to correct the barista's assumption, contrasting sharply with his coworker's view that accepting unspoken advantages while withholding crucial information amounted to leading the barista on.
Did the OP have a moral obligation to disclose his heteros*xuality to the barista, given the benefits he received, or was the responsibility solely on the barista to confirm his assumptions before developing feelings and offering special treatment?
Where does the boundary lie between accepting casual workplace perks and actively misleading someone romantically?
A Wave of Opinions Just Hit the Thread:
It didn’t take long before the comment section turned into a battleground of strong opinions and even stronger emotions.