if one frined is retired on soc sec and the other has a good income plus inherited wealth is it ever appropiate for the one with more to pay a check, what about a trip?
2006-08-24 15:55:40 · 11 answers · asked by nora7142@verizon.net 6 in Family & Relationships ➔ Friends
One good turn deserves another. If the wealthier friend wants to pay for something that the other would not be able to otherwise afford, why not. The friend with the lower income could be creative in gift giving. But to me it is obvious that the friend with the cash is just a good friend who enjoys the others company. Not a big deal.
2006-08-24 16:08:30 · answer #1 · answered by ploobis 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think so, as long as the person paying is making it a gift and it is stated that it's a gift..picking up the tab at dinner is way different then paying for a trip, if one person is making it a gift it just needs to be put in writing so the person paying doesn't decide later they want their money back. (I know I sound like a public announcement for People's Court..but it makes sense...). I have had friends pick up the tab at dinner a lot of the time...I think it's ok as long as there is a understanding.
2006-08-24 23:00:45 · answer #2 · answered by Kitikat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the friend is generous and wants to, it's fine. But. It's more of an etiquette thing to take turns I think. No one wants to feel like the other thinks they're a bum. (Whether or not it's true, the feeling will still be there.) Unless the poorer one is being wooed or something, take turns or make an informal promise for both to sometimes pay.
2006-08-24 23:00:45 · answer #3 · answered by casual observer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're kidding me, right? You did say you were friends,right? When you ordered a steak you should have had the money to pay for it UNLESS your friend has already let you know it will be his treat this time. A real friend will bail you out of jail because they care - a sap will do it more than once. If you have a fixed income, live on it and don't plan vacations in Jamaica, no matter how much your FRIEND makes.
2006-08-24 23:03:51 · answer #4 · answered by BELLE 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I really think it is. Me and my friends take care of paying for different things, such as movies, dining, and admission to certain places. I have a friend that is much more well off than me and offers to pay for the more expensive things. I know she's offering to pay for this because she knows that I don't have the money - but I don't want to insult her buy turning her down. Just offer to pay for other things while your out like snacks or souvenirs. Truly if a friend offers without you hinting (I am NOT saying that you were hinting) around to do it, then they must really want to do it. Just make sure to get them a really nice thank you gift!
2006-08-24 23:01:40 · answer #5 · answered by twisteddistance 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depending on the conditions, for example, my sister in law wants us to visit them in Japan, military....so, she wants to spring for us to travel, that's fine....we're not independently wealthy, by any means.
Secondly, and more important, is that it doesn't put the person into jeporday, or, for that matter, taking advantage....I know some people, who will send dad to the dumps, just to get hands on his stash...and they don't care if they do it.
I'd say, once in a while, is fine, but don't make them feel like they have to do it....for example, if we're going to Japan, I'll pay for meals, rent a car, etc....because, she'll have to translate!
2006-08-24 23:00:47 · answer #6 · answered by steveraven 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its there money they can do whatever they want with it. A friend can pay for anything they want too.
2006-08-24 22:59:32 · answer #7 · answered by Mom 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hey, why not...if the intention is pure and will not cause any problems later on....good for it..have fun...enjoy the trip
2006-08-24 22:59:19 · answer #8 · answered by x-factor 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sure as long as u return the favor
2006-08-24 22:58:28 · answer #9 · answered by devil_queen_biatch14 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2006-08-24 22:57:56 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋