Is it normal for a bouncer to ask a regular for cash as a “birthday gift”?
I’m a regular at a bar and I’m generally friendly with the bouncers. A couple of weeks ago, one of them told me it was his birthday and asked for a gift. I jokingly offered to buy him a shot, but he said he doesn’t drink and instead asked for cash as his birthday gift. I was caught off guard and didn’t really respond clearly.
Now, every time I go back, he keeps asking where his birthday gift is. I told him I don’t carry cash, and he said I “promised” and expects me to bring the money next time I come (which is today 😭).
This feels awkward and uncomfortable. Is this normal behavior? How should I handle this without making things tense or unsafe? #relationships