Do Marines generally appreciate it when people anonymously pay for their meals at a restaurant?

Question

Do they find it annoying?

Answer 1

They hate it. Next time you see me and a Marine in a restaurant, pay for my meal instead. :)

Answer 2

I have a good friend who joined the Marines last year, and he says that people pay for his food (sometimes his friends' and families' too) and offer to buy him drinks all the time. He doesn't mind at all!

I think its a great little way for us civilians to show men in the armed forces how much we appreciate what they're doing.

Answer 3

My husband's in the Army and I find it weird when strangers come up and thank him. I know a lot of soldiers who feel resentful about that, because many of them feel that the war in Iraq is nothing to be thanked for, and doesn't really affect all these folks back home who are thanking them for it.

That said, my husband flashes that military ID and checks for a discount everywhere we go.

And by the way, doing such good deeds anonymously is a very classy way to go.

Answer 4

Would you find it annoying? What's the going pay rate for a soldier or sailor in the U.S. Armed Forces. Not much.

Answer 5

Marines like anyone will generally take anything that is offered for free.

Answer 6

not only marines, but all branches, we do not like handouts but once in s great while if someone is kind as you described, it makes us feel like what we our doing and giving up worthwhile, little kind things really can make someones day or even week, God Bless.

Answer 7

Doing something like that would be a grand gesture. Were I the Marine in question, I'd feel that at least someone appreciated me doing my duty.

Answer 8

my friends in the service have said they don't mind,but marines have alot of pride so it would depend on the person.

Answer 9

Any military group would love it. Its a nice way to say thank you for all you do for us.

Answer 10

I'd pay if they were in uniform and had big,sexy shoulders...especially if they also had tattoo's!!!