Solo traveller in Tenerife says her glass of wine 'disappeared' during dinner - after family at resort claimed they 'didn't want their children exposed to a woman drinking'
A woman enjoying an all-inclusive holiday in Tenerife claims her glass of wine was taken away from her after she was falsely accused of being underage by a fellow guest - all because she was drinking and dining alone.
The solo traveller, who took to Reddit to share her story, said the incident unfolded at her resort while she was seated near a family of five - only for the mother to object to her drinking; seemingly purely on the grounds that she was a woman by herself.
Posting in the popular Am I The A**hole forum, the woman explained that she'd chosen an all-inclusive resort 'to save having to look for places to eat by herself'.
She described how the hotel operated club-style seating, meaning all meals were served at tables of eight in an effort to 'encourage a sense of community and conversation.'
'Last night, I was seated first and had a glass of wine,' the post continued.
'A family of five got seated at my table, two adults and three children. The mother turned to me and said "We do not wish to expose our children to women drinking alcohol."
'I smiled and said perhaps they should ask to move tables if it was an issue but I would be drinking the wine.'
She claimed the family then made passive-aggressive remarks about her being on her own.
But when she returned from helping herself to food, presumably from a buffet, she discovered her wine had vanished.
'A waiter came over and asked to see my wristband (for the all-inclusive) and said the family had told them I was underage and must have sneaked away from my parents.
'He was very apologetic and returned with a fresh glass of wine just as the family came back with their food.
'Am I the a**hole for then requesting the waiter bring me the full bottle along with a couple of shots of vodka? The family stormed out of the restaurant when I drank the shots as they arrived at the table!'
The post has since gone viral, receiving more than 30,000 'likes' and thousands of comments.
The story struck a nerve, with many commenters focusing on the bizarrely specific objection to women drinking, rather than alcohol itself.
One person wrote: 'It's just WOMEN drinking alcohol. What the heck is that about? It's clearly not an issue with alcohol as much as it is with women. Sheesh.'
Another added: 'I was just about to ask the same thing. Is it okay for us men to drink alcohol but not women? If that's the case I find it extremely sexist and not tolerable.'
Others took issue with the hypocrisy of the mother's actions, pointing out the mixed message she was sending her children.
'I can't believe this situation. She doesn't want to expose her children to seeing someone drink alcohol, but she's willing to expose her children to her own lying!' one commenter said.
Another agreed, writing: 'Lying or hypocrisy? Bet the husband drinks and maybe she does when the kids are in bed.
'Trying to control someone else is sheer arrogance. Get another table, lady, and eat blindfolded.'
Many couldn't believe the unrealistic expectations the family appeared to have in a resort setting.
'What family goes to an all-inclusive in Tenerife and doesn't expect to see women drinking alcohol! They will have to blindfold the children.'
And another joked: 'Isn't Tenerife basically about being drunk and British? They should have gone literally anywhere else.'
Although some called the poster's response 'petty', others praised her boldness.
'You are an absolute legend for requesting the full bottle of wine and vodka shots. This level of pettiness is something we should all aspire to.' one supporter commented.
Another wrote: 'Were you petty? Absolutely, and I am living for it. This was fantastic, and I would have done the same.
'I cannot stand parents who believe they can police other people because they want to shield their children unnecessarily from perfectly normal aspects of life.'
The post has since sparked widespread debate on the etiquette of shared holiday spaces, with the overwhelming majority backing the solo traveller's right to enjoy her holiday on her own terms.
Tenerife remains one of the UK's most popular destinations for solo travellers, couples and families alike, but even in an apparent sunny home-from-home for Brits, conflict can arise.
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