Expediter Ediquite

Broompilot · Jul 22, 2007

OK Whats the Rule here.

You visit a friend in his home town, since he is their. You go out for a Medium Expensive Dinner (Longhorn for example) his wife is their and you.

WHO PICKS UP THE TAB?

I say I Do.

Forget that crap about seperate tickets. Cheap scapes, I am talking about class, and Ediquite. If I can spell it right but I know it =class.

Tennesseahawk · Jul 22, 2007

If you're with me, then I do!

(since you did the last time)

I don't know about etiquette, but I hate not picking up the tab. I also know it's unreasonable to get the check all the time, unless you have cheapskates as friends. If you pick it up this time, then I'm getting it next time around.

-Vampire Super Slooth Trucker!!!

geo · Jul 22, 2007

who did the asking, you or friend, if you did you should pay
i called a friend one time when i was out and he said i'll come over and pick you up, i said ask your wife if i can use the kicthen and i'll cook dinner, he did and she though that was great
on way back to house said we need to stop and pick up something
he call i told her what i need and what they didn't have i pick up the tab , she though it was better than going out as we didn't have to worry about getting done and leaving, even did up dishes
she though mike should ask more of his friends over if they cook the dinner, and she said she enjoy that not having to cook and doing the dishes after

greg334 · Jul 22, 2007

Proper etiquette is the person who invites or asks to go out pays.

jaminjim · Jul 22, 2007

Heck I'll pay, and I was not there.

Paul56 · Jul 22, 2007

>OK Whats the Rule here.
>
>You visit a friend in his home town, since he is their.
>You go out for a Medium Expensive Dinner (Longhorn for
>example) his wife is their and you.
>
>WHO PICKS UP THE TAB?
>
>I say I Do.
>
>Forget that crap about seperate tickets. Cheap scapes, I am
>talking about class, and Ediquite. If I can spell it right
>but I know it =class.

If you are folks who enjoy each other's company, then it really isn't about who picks up the tab but more about spending time together. The basis of the relationship has to be the friendship, not about the potential for getting a free meal. Don't let the "who is going to pickup the tab" issue interfere with that friendship.

Try to agree at the outset that each of you will pay your own way well before you step foot in the restaurant. This way no one is left feeling that they owe the other party nor is anyone left feeling that they got stiffed because, for example, somebody decides on something extra.

There are situations in which I will definitely pickup the tab... when we take staff out from the business, when we entertain customers or potential customers, when we have the Christmas party, when someone retires or leaves on good terms, etc.

Turtle · Jul 22, 2007

Waitress (waiter, server, whatever) brings the check.

Me: "I'll get that"

My Friend: "No, let me get that"

Me: "OK"

I'm easy.

dhalltoyo · Jul 23, 2007

Just had a fellow O/O who was home last week invite me and my wife out to dinner. He offered, he picked up the check.

Next time, when I know he is going to be at home, I will invite him out and I will pick up the check.

PS. He invited us out to Red Lobster because that is one of his favorite restaurants in our area. When I invite him out I will not be taking him to Rally's. It is courtesy to return the favor by selecting a restaurant that has a similar pricing structure.

simon says · Jul 24, 2007

Couldn't resist this one. Had a first date and we went to Longhorn. I'm not a big steak guy, but she wanted the shrimp appetizer, and then got the most expensive large steak she could find on the menu. I settled on a 12 oz. steak and we had a two beers total. Bill came to almost $60, and she took half the steak home. Also bought her a pack of cigs... don't think I will see her again. Not so much for the money, just felt like I was being taken as a fool. Not that exciting anyway, and when they weigh more than me, well, nuff said...