She's invited me over for a week and i don't know anything about prices in the USA. I want to give her some money for my keeps. Would $300 do it? Or is not enough? Can you tell me!!!
2006-09-08 03:30:44 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
Lisa she lives in upstate NY and i did think of taking them to a restaurant but they don't really like to go out very juch because her husband's works practically 7 days a week, long hours, and he's always too tired to go anywhere
2006-09-08 03:47:53 · update #1
Sorry John no offence meant! I figured out that Americans only might help me make sense of $ compared to £ because i've never been to the USA before and i don't have a clue as to what the cost of life is there!
2006-09-08 03:51:06 · update #2
If she's your friend and invited you to stay with her - take her out to a nice dinner to thank her! Make your bed while you are there and don't 'trash' the room you are staying in. That's my advice from personal experience. Have a fun trip! :)
After reading your extra comment - maybe make them dinner one night - a nice traditional dinner from your country or bring them a nice bottle of wine or something to thank them. Regardless, have fun - i'm sure they'll be happy to see you!!
2006-09-08 03:36:45 · answer #1 · answered by Weasel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do like we do in Germany. Bring a small gift, such as a small Union Jack, 5 or so inches wide, with something British candy-wise. Small but nice -- presented after your arrival to stay in the house. Follow what the other people are telling you about a couple of nice outings and shopping at the grocery stores. After all, you might prefer British types of snacks and/or food and you can help your friend with the grocery bill for that week.
2006-09-08 10:43:45 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she invited you and is a real friend she is expecting nothing.I would take her out to dinner and you pay or maybe when you go out to do something you pick up the tab.I would buy her a gift or something to say thank you but I just wouldn't hand her over money.Maybe you could pick up so groceries for a special dinner.I am sure she will be happy to see you. Have a safe trip and have some fun!
2006-09-08 10:44:19 · answer #3 · answered by lisababyg ♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she's your friend, and she invited you, then you are not obligated to pay her anything...instead, bring her a gift for her home, maybe buy a few groceries if you are eating at her place, and take her out to a nice dinner, or a show...and when you get home, send her a thank you card. I'm sure she's happy just because you're coming to visit her! Enjoy your time here!
2006-09-08 10:41:19 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
A friend would never expect you to pay for your keep and might be offended if you offered. Like others, I suggest that you take your friend out to a couple of nice meals or maybe a show. If you were staying in my home, that would be more than enough to show me that you're a caring friend.
I had my Hungarian cousins visit a couple years ago and they took us out to dinner once. I certainly didn't expect anything more.
2006-09-08 10:38:52 · answer #5 · answered by pvreditor 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If she's your friend and she invited you to stay with her, why are you paying her? It sounds almost like you're renting a beach house for the week. LOL Instead of actually handing her a wad of money, offer to pay for things while you're here...if you go out to dinner, pay the tab. If you go grocery shopping for food for the week, buy the groceries. If you take the train somewhere, pay for the train fare. If you go to a baseball game, buy the tickets. Honestly, $300 for one week sounds kind of high to me...
2006-09-08 10:57:54 · answer #6 · answered by brevejunkie 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ask her. She will probably say nothing but the best idea is a nice meal or a fun outing just for the 2 of you. Or you can leave a nice bouquet of flowers or a fruit basket or a box of nice chocolates.
2006-09-08 10:39:07 · answer #7 · answered by sambadgerlover 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, instead of just handing her some money, you could take her out to a few nice dinners, or buy her some gifts instead. Dinner for 2 at a nice restaurant could easily run over $100.
2006-09-08 10:35:00 · answer #8 · answered by Lee 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I agree with the majority on this one. I wouldn't just hand over a lump sum of money. I would just buy her a gift/and or take her out to dinner.
2006-09-08 10:42:38 · answer #9 · answered by ỀằЃťĦßőūŇŊΜĬşғΪŧ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honestly, how much you give--in all circumstances--depends on how much you have. To a rich man, $5 is nothing, but to a poor man, $5 might mean a lot. It depends on WHERE you are going, too. Where I live, $300 is a month's rent, but somewhere else, it would be a week's stay in a hotel. It seems like a lot to me, and I'm sure she'll be happy with it.
2006-09-08 10:35:10 · answer #10 · answered by Lisa 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋