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Related: Culture Forums, Support ForumsEtiquette question re: paying the bill when meeting friends from out-of-town
I'm meeting a couple friends, both of whom are from out of town, here on vacation - they asked me to meet each of them (separately) for a bite to eat and chat ...
Am I expected to pay? Is my friend expected to offer to pay? I'm never really sure how these matters are supposed to unfold.
I know in sales, you are supposed to wait for 3 'no's before moving on to another potential sale. Is it the same thing here - they offer to pay for me, I say no, they insist, and I concede?
GeorgeGist
(25,327 posts)they should pay.
Major Nikon
(36,828 posts)It's good form to pick up the tip, but it shouldn't be expected.
closeupready
(29,503 posts)elleng
(131,457 posts)'Friendships' don't work as relations do in business/sales, imo.
My Dad and his best friend always fought over who was paying, not 'No, it's YOUR chance,' but 'I'll pay!'
Enjoy!
whistler162
(11,155 posts)trof
(54,256 posts)If it was "Let's have lunch." then it's Dutch.
Ask for two tabs.
If they said "I'd like to take you to lunch" or "Be my guest at lunch" then they're paying.
Don't obsess about it.
Just tell your server "Two checks, please."
If your friend insists on paying, let him.