The room fell silent. The guests’ laughter ceased, and a look of confusion appeared on the sheikh’s face. His loud laughter was replaced by heavy silence.

For the remaining hour, they dined in complete silence. No one dared to joke or speak loudly – as if the waitress’s words hung in the air, reminding everyone of what had been said.

When the dinner concluded, the sheikh left a generous tip on the table. But he didn’t stop there: he stood up, walked around the table, and personally approached the waitress.