Aitah for telling my classmates the reason why I stop selling snacks at school?’
A 16-year-old girl used to sell snacks at school at lower prices than the school’s vending machines, which made her popular among students. However, a freshman girl named Bethany demanded free snacks, and when the seller refused, Bethany reported her.
After a two-week suspension, the seller announced she was no longer selling snacks, blaming Bethany for getting her in trouble. As a result, Bethany became socially isolated, and her friends are now blaming the seller for her social downfall and even her relationship issues.
The seller feels conflicted about the consequences but is unsure if she was wrong. read the original story below…
‘ Aitah for telling my classmates the reason why I stop selling snacks at school?’
So I 16f used to sell snacks at school think chips,candy,soda, juices, gum etc because my school charges way to much for snacks like our vending machine it cost $3 for chips, $4 for candy and drinks for $3.75 and usually they are knock of version of name brand snacks.
I knew people didn’t like them so I took the risk and sold snacks at school, my prices were cheaper than the school’s, and people liked me more because I had snacks they really like. So for the reason I’m here is because this freshman girl named Bethany reported me because I wouldn’t give her free snacks,
she came up to me and demanded snacks with a smug look, I refused and what assume was her friends laugh at her embarrassing her, In retaliation she reported me, I got 2 weeks suspension for selling food at school,
when my suspension was over my usual customers came to buy snacks and I told them I’m not selling snacks anymore because Bethany reported me, word got around and now people are shunning her, her friends keep sending me hateful dms saying i ruined her life and now people won’t talk to her,
they even said I’m the reason Bethany boyfriend left her and now she’s depressed. I do kinda feel bad for her being shunned, some of my friends say im not the a**hole but some say I am, so aitah?
Here’s the input from the Reddit crowd:
Tishers − The school was offended that you were undermining their s**m. Bethany is now learning that there are consequences for her actions. She did it to herself for being a blackmailing narc.
West-Dragonfly-7526 − Nta but $4 for candy and $3.75 for drinks is crazy, school being greedy
bluebynight − NTA. You are telling the truth. The truth is hard sometimes. Everyone knows there are consequences when breaking school rules, and when being crappy to your fellow students. I’m sorry you got suspended and that your business was halted. Continue to look for ways to improve your life. Don’t give up.
davekayaus − Bethany caused her own problems by snitching, so now she can enjoy her stitches.
Imaginary_Chair_6958 − NTA. You’re an entrepreneur! Find yourself a new legit business idea.
OttersAreCute215 − NTA. You informed your customers about why you were shut down. Bethany has to deal with the fallout.
shammy_dammy − NTA. She did this to herself.
Mhunterjr − There’s not a highschooler on the planet who doesn’t know that “no one likes a snitch”. Bethany made her own bed
longndfat − what was Bethany expecting ? You can carry the snacks and not ‘sell’ them at school but share them. your friends can then pay you after school.
SilentJoe1986 − NTA. You told the truth. “They asked why I stopped selling snacks, I told them why. I didn’t lie to them. Actions have consequences. Mine got me suspended. Hers got the brand name and affordable snacks removed from the school because I refused to give them to her for free.”
I used to do similar. For two years I sold cans of soda for $1 each. Before I got caught i was up to four 12 packs a day.
I was even selling to some teachers and the principal. The vice principal found out and made a huge fuss with it to the school board and got soda and sugary snacks banned from school property. She wasn’t well liked after that either.
While it’s understandable to be frustrated by Bethany’s actions, the aftermath of her social isolation raises questions about the consequences. Do you think the seller was justified in sharing the reason for stopping the snack sales, or should she have kept it to herself? What do you think? share your thoughts below!
