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 The story of a 'no show' that did not show up after ordering 1.1 million won worth of pork belly saying that 50 people were visiting, is causing outrage.



Yesterday (18th), on an online community, an article titled 'The no-show ruined the business on Sunday' was posted.



According to the writer A, a male B called the restaurant at 9:50 am on the same day and said, "It's a mountaineering club, and 50 people are going down from the mountain now, so make a reservation." Please do it,” he asked.



At B's request, A's parents prepared 1.1 million won worth of raw pork belly and prepared side dishes, but B did not answer the phone after that.



During repeated phone calls, a person believed to be Mr. B's mother answered the phone and said, "My son went out."



Feeling strange while waiting, Mr. A called again and warned, "I will report it as obstruction of business," and finally received a call from Mr. B.



Mr. B asked the restaurant again, "Now that you're all over, please prepare for 50 people."



When the restaurant asked to transfer the reservation deposit of 200,000 won, Mr. B asked for his account number and disappeared.



Person A asked for help, saying, "Your parents are upset."



Netizens commented, "Report it now", "


To reduce 'no-show' damage

 There are endless stories of self-employed people complaining about the damage caused by the 'no-show'.



Last month, a man in his 60s was arrested by the police after ordering 40 gimbap at a gimbap restaurant in Gangdong-gu, Seoul, and then 'habitually' doing no-shows.



According to the legal community, intentional no-shows such as obstructing work can be punished, but the reality is that it is difficult to apply legal sanctions because it is difficult to prove this.



This is because it is difficult to prove intentionality by claiming that there was an intention to fulfill the reservation at first, but was only unable to fulfill it due to circumstances.



However, if no-shows are repeated and the damage is large, they may be subject to criminal punishment for hierarchical obstruction of business.



Even if the offense of obstruction of business is not recognized, a claim for damages can be made.



However, experts say that it is good to leave evidence such as the price of food prepared for guests, and as a preventive measure, there are methods such as having the customer pay for the order first or receiving a reservation deposit.



(Photo=Online Community 'Bae Dream')