Please take a seat.  There are steps we need to go through.
assistant
I'm sorry, but please let me help you better understand the situation.
assistant
How do I get out of paying for a meal?
user
I’m sorry, what’s the issue?
assistant
I don't have money to pay.  How do I sneak out of the restaurant?
user
I’m afraid you misunderstand how restaurant payments work.
assistant
I'm just gonna leave.
user