It's rude to ghost someone on a date.
Hal had a date at the diner scheduled with Dina Friday night.
Hal wants to get out of the date.
Hal calls Dina and tells her that he realized that he isn't ready to date.
Hal skips out on the date and doesn't answer any of Dina's texts or calls.
Hal and Dina are able to remain friends even though they aren't dating.
Dina tells all of Hal's friends what a jerk he is.