She stole my drink @ Blarney Stone

I was at the Blarney Stone in the evening attending an amazing event by BC Council for International Cooperation (BCCIC.ca) International Development Drinks. Amazing vive at the gathering and it was packed. This was my first time attending their event, so I was trying to mingle around and get seven signatures for a $20 gift certificate. I was very curious about the non profit activities and the organizations involved with the group.

Since I get thirsty talking and mingling, got a drink at the bar and was back at my table. After few minutes, got up and started networking with others.

When I was back few minutes later, my drink was gone. I looked around, and saw a lady without a name tag having a drink. Everyone attending had a name tag. And the fine glass she was drinking from, looked like it was the same glass that I had.

I was really blown away with the incident.

If she needed a drink, some fine gentlemen would have been more than glad to buy her a drink at the bar, I assume.

I brought the incident to one of the Bar staff and he immediately got a security staff to check her credentials, and if she was a real participant at the event.

It turns out she was not and security escorted her out, with my drink.

A few minutes later, the bar tender came to check the status of my drink, and when I told her what had happened, she immediately went back and got me another drink on the house.

Very happy with the superb customer service at the Blarney Stone.

I wonder if any of you had this experience, like some stranger stole you drink. Not a friend, but a total stranger.