We hang out during the day with our kids and have lunch-- I would rather go to a fast-food place or a coffee shop, but she always wants to go to a sitdown place like ihop or dennys....
It's getting kind of expensive, and I don't have a lot of money to spend on food.....
how can i suggest a cheap place with out sounding cheap??
2006-10-17 23:36:18 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
Tell the friend you REALLY crave Mc'Donalds or whatever. Or just insist that he/she pays...
2006-10-17 23:42:34 · answer #1 · answered by cgroenewald_2000 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let her know you'll need a paying job to keep up with her "tastes". She'll get the hint.
Or perhaps make something "new" that you'd like her to try for lunch some day and tell her you can only go out once or twice a week to a sit down place and that you'd rather spend your money on something else.
I bet it would surprise her if you took a min. to add up all the receipts for a month on out to eat and show her the total. Just think of the other things you could spend your money on!
She's a friend. Let her know and she'll understand. If she really wants to go to a sit down restaurant, she'll offer to pay.
2006-10-18 07:16:50 · answer #2 · answered by babbles 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have friends that want to do the same thing, only they want to hang out at night, when there are only sit down places to eat. I would suggest [like I have to my friends] that we try eating at either of our homes. Also why not suggest putting together a picnic to take to the park or even the backyard.Its much cheaper than going to an ihop..It also depends on how old your kids are. If they are young, the park idea sounds like the best shot. Its also a great way to get out there and spend time not only eating, but playing with them as well.
2006-10-18 06:47:09 · answer #3 · answered by phat_e05 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she really is your friend you should be able to tell her the truth. Why don't you invite her to lunch at your place and talk it ovrer with her. If you go out regularly for lunch, at least you should take turns picking a place to eat.
When it's warmer outside (I don't know where you live) suggest a picknick and pack your own lunches.
2006-10-18 06:48:49 · answer #4 · answered by IC 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You call this person friend so therefore you shouldn't feel uncomfortable telling her that you can't afford to eat out like that. As a friend, she would understand and if not then you might need to take your child where you can afford to go--let her take her child where she wants to go--and you meet somewhere else to spend time together. There are alternatives if there is a disagreement.
2006-10-18 06:47:18 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about asking your friend to have a pot luck? Depending on how old your kids are they could also join in on the fun, like making mini pizza's on English muffins. This will provide a closer bonding experience with all of you.
2006-10-18 07:50:14 · answer #6 · answered by Kim 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
jus b straight with her dont beat around the bush tell her you dont have money 4 fancy resturants and you have 2 only make sure your children have food and a roof over their heads...or tell her you dont like those resturants but i think it would be best if you tell her the truth who knows she might offer to pay for you but if she does dont make it a habit or she might use it to take advantage of u...best of luck
2006-10-18 06:55:40 · answer #7 · answered by aycee 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u would have to tell her tht u cnt afford tht all the time...u have to talk to her abt things like these..its important or jus suggest u wna go low key n try somthin difffernt..according to ur taste
2006-10-18 07:16:20 · answer #8 · answered by deej . 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are truly good friends, tell her the truth. She should have no problem understanding in today's economy.
2006-10-18 06:39:55 · answer #9 · answered by Letsee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋