An Awkward Business Moment or “I’ll Spot You!”

I had breakfast with Lee Bogner of Marden-Kane Inc. and Paul Biederman of Redesign talking about the Social Media Club of Long Island (SMCLI).  I founded the Long Island chapter several months ago and because of the strong board, we have grown tremendously.

After breakfast, we got the bill.  It was approximately $16.  We decided to split it three ways and add a tip.  Paul, I thought, put five dollars down.  Lee put $6 down, I put down a $10 and I said to Paul, I’ll spot you for the other two dollars.  And, I proceeded to place another down $2 on the counter.

Lee went to count the money and we were missing money.  The cashier said, “you took the $20 and pocketed it.”

I looked at him and the other two guys, “WHAT???? I wouldn’t do that…”

“You did,” he insisted.

Paul went on to tell me that he had put down a $20 not a $5.  “OMG, I am so sorry,” I said.  I put the $20 back on the table.  Lee paid the bill and gave everyone back their change.

“You’ll spot me?” said Paul, kidding me. I was so embarrassed.  I think my recent move to Melville totally got to my head!