This is a new boss for me and He is impressed with how much work I've already done for him this month. He invited me and my girlfriend down to Manhattan where the company is. He is putting us up for the the holiday weekend and suggested we meet for dinner to discuss a big position he has hinted at. Who pays after dinner?
2006-08-27 13:14:08 · 15 answers · asked by ? 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Acceptable business protocol is that the individual who invited pays. Especially if it is your boss. I have invited many of my employees and prospective employees out to lunch or dinner. When the waiter or waitress brings the check, I take it. If the other person asks if they can pay it I simply say I invited them and they are my guest, or I may say, "next time." If he (or she) takes the check, you can ask if you can pay your share or split it. A professional will decline your offer. Most times I give my credit card to the waiter or waitress before being seated, so that way when the check comes it is already on my account and I only have to say "it is already taken care of."
2006-08-27 13:25:59 · answer #1 · answered by brucenjacobs 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You should offer to pay for the dinner. If the boss says you can't pay, then offer to pay at least half. If the boss still says you can't pay you know you did the right thing. If the boss lets you pay for any part of the dinner go ahead and pay but you should probably start looking for a new job.
2006-08-27 20:21:40 · answer #2 · answered by Lucky 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
At least offer to leave the tip. It's a business expense for him so don't worry about it. Don't order the cheapest or most expensive thing on the menu either. You should probably avoid alcohol and/or cigarettes. It may be a dinner but it's also much like an interview.
2006-08-27 20:25:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
He does. He invited you, will be discussing business during the dinner, and he will be able to put it on his expense account. You can offer to pay the tip, though. It is a nice thing to do, even if he declines your offer. Good luck.
2006-08-27 20:25:57 · answer #4 · answered by Rhonda 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Assuming it's a business related dinner, corporations have well defined rules about hierarchical rules in this matter.
If that the case, always, the company's highest rank pays.
In smaller businesses, it depends on the company's culture.
I'd suggest to have a present ready for him. A book is neutral enough and always welcome.
2006-08-27 20:52:43 · answer #5 · answered by Juan P 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The boss should pay, but you might score big points if you pick up the tab....consider it a good investment...as long as he is not slighted by this indiscretion.
2006-08-27 20:43:05 · answer #6 · answered by cbmaclean 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The boss pays, he invited you.
2006-08-27 20:25:08 · answer #7 · answered by A ABBCC 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your Boss.
2006-08-27 21:45:09 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
your boss, he asked you to dinner, but to impress him pull out your wallet as if to pay and then if he is planning on paying he won't let you.
2006-08-27 20:20:15 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do not kowtow your boss, nobody likes a brownnoser. Definitely let him pay!
2006-08-27 20:24:11 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋