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In that moment, I had three options.<\/p>\n

I could tell her I was the owner and shut it down immediately.<\/p>\n

I could ignore it and let security handle it.<\/p>\n

Or\u2026<\/p>\n

I could teach a lesson.<\/p>\n

I smiled. \u201cOf course. Right this way.\u201d<\/p>\n

Her confidence snapped back like magic.<\/p>\n

\u201cSee?\u201d she said to her friends. \u201cSome people just need reminding.\u201d<\/p>\n

I led them past the main dining room\u2014past candlelit tables and laughing guests\u2014toward a small private room near the back. It was nice, but clearly not VIP.<\/p>\n

\u201cPlease have a seat,\u201d I said. \u201cSomeone will be with you shortly.\u201d<\/p>\n

They sat, murmuring triumphantly.<\/p>\n

I closed the door.<\/p>\n

Then I instructed the manager to delay service.<\/p>\n

Ten minutes passed.<\/p>\n

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In that moment, I had three options. I could tell her I was the owner and shut it down immediately. I could ignore it and let security handle it. Or\u2026 I could teach a lesson. I smiled. \u201cOf course. Right this way.\u201d Her confidence snapped back like magic. \u201cSee?\u201d she said to her friends. \u201cSome…<\/p>\n

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