Is it a sin to walk out on poor service?

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I am wondering has anyone here ever walked out on poor service?

And, is walking out on poor service a sin?
 
I’ve walked out of a restaurant when excessive time has passed and my order hasn’t even been taken yet. But that’s not the same as consuming a meal and then deciding to protest allegedly poor service by leaving without paying; that’s stealing. What’s called for at that point - or sooner - is a chat with management.
 
are you speaking of a religious service in church?
or as I assume service by people paid to give it in a store or restaurant?
the latter, yes, sometimes, why in heaven’s name would you even ask if it is sinful? has someone suggested that to you?
 
Why on earth would you think so? What commandment do you supppose this breaks?
 
Why on earth would you think so? What commandment do you supppose this breaks?
Maybe he really meant a poor worship service. And of course, even a dreadful Mass (aesthetically speaking), provided it was not actually invalid, is not something to walk out of.

Of course, in a way I can see the thought regarding poor service (as in retail) though.

I mean, perhaps he thinks that it shows anger or disdain or disrespect and THAT is what he is worried is sinful. . .

If you’ve been waiting for 30 minutes for a rude server who has repeatedly snubbed you, disappeared, muttered names at you, etc., and you finally decide what you wanted to purchase just isn’t worth the aggravation and leave, you might be annoyed (and I hope you would call or write to the person’s supervisor and, politely, complain) but it isn’t sinful to be annoyed at a waste of time. Provided you don’t go home, make a voodoo doll of this server, stick it with pins, or over-react with personal hatred of the man, as opposed to justifiable annoyance with the BEHAVIOR, you should be fine.
 
not worship, there I just fall asleep when it is really bad.

I am asking about products and services. And, yes someone did suggest it is a sin because one is not taking into consideration those who have to reshelf stuff.
 
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