Wow, it's not like Roast invited him in.
The waiter's jokes were likely based on an assumption that you were one of those plucky Detroiters who don't let a single minute interaction with someone who happens to be short on cash destroy his meal. The protocol is to politely decline and carry on with enjoying your meal.
You're the one eating at a fancy restaurant and he's the guy who's about to sleep outside in Michigan in January.
You notified your waiter and either the guy had walked on or they told him to, correct? I don't think anyone owes you more than that.
Now, I don't want to assume you're rich. But if you did grow up that way then maybe you should look at this study to understand why you had such an angry, maladaptive response that is causing you residual discomfort. http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/02/fa...02studied.html You may just need to make an extra effort to be empathic.
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