A restaurant worker recently shared a lighthearted story about Barack and Michelle Obama from when they were in the White House.

The couple came to the restaurant for dinner, and everything seemed normal until it was time to pay. Barack handed over his credit card, but it was declined. The server who handled the card was already nervous because earlier in the evening, she had accidentally spilled hot tea on Barack.

Despite her anxiety, the server had to return to the table and inform him about the declined card. Michelle stepped in and paid the bill using her card.

As they were leaving, Barack made the moment even more memorable with a witty remark. He told the server, “I won’t tell anyone you spilled tea on me if you don’t tell anyone my card was declined.”

The restaurant worker shared this story on X (formerly Twitter) after someone asked, “When the president goes out to eat, who pays for the food?”

This funny incident highlights Barack Obama’s down-to-earth personality and his ability to handle awkward situations with humor and grace.