My appointment got canceled because I didn’t confirm via text. AITAH?
I (28F) enrolled in 8 hours of driving lessons at a local driving school. Each lesson is scheduled on Mondays for 4 weeks. I had my first lesson last week, and the second lesson was supposed to be today. Nothing in the contact says this but they sent a text at 6 PM the day before lessons that verbatim says: “Hi, it’s Dick from Dick Driving School confirming tomorrow’s lesson from 6 PM to 8 PM with Instructor Dickinson. Can you please confirm your pickup address no later than 8 PM this evening? Thank you.”
I didn’t reply until 1 PM today (the day of the driving lesson) with my address (which hasn’t changed). They replied with a thumbs-up emoji 👍, just like they did for my first lesson. Great.
At 6 PM, they didn’t show up, so I texted them, and they replied saying my pickup wasn’t happening because I hadn’t replied to their text on time.
I already prepaid for these lessons. They wouldn’t have lost any money by coming today. These lessons weren’t scheduled months in advance either. On top of that, they only gave me 2 hours to reply.
I texted and called them after they told me they wouldn’t come pick me up, and they haven’t replied. They didn’t offer any alternatives either like me coming to the school.
Am I the asshole? I know businesses don’t want no-shows. I’m not sure if this is normal, and I’m wondering if I’m in the wrong for not confirming in time.
I feel like if I paid for an appointment and I don’t show up that’s on me… Canceling without telling me and also taking my money is sketchy at the very least.