Should I be responsible to pay for myself if we go out to eat? Or they take me to an entertainment place?!
2006-10-30 16:00:34 · 8 answers · asked by Bride2Be 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
This could be resolved to everyone's satisfaction.
I think that your friend should treat you to at least one meal, and you should treat him or her to a different meal.
He or she should treat you because you came all this way to see him/her.
You should treat your friend as a thank you if you are staying with him or her in their place.
That way, everyone will be happy.
2006-10-30 16:12:57 · answer #1 · answered by moonbeamlight1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may have paid for your own ticket, but they did invite you to visit and you are their guest. I think they should definitely treat you to dinner and entertainment your first day/night there - that would be a nice and courteous gesture on their part. Also a lot depends on how close a friendship you have with them. Are you staying with these people? If so, you will be getting a free place to stay and meals. And if that is the case, the next time you all go out to dinner, etc., you should pay your own way, or offer to do so - they may still want to treat you. And if you are staying in their home, it would be a nice gesture on your part to offer to chip in on groceries. They will probably refuse, but at least you have offered. Just play it by ear, take your cue from your friends, and enjoy yourself. If it turns out that you had to pay for everything, well mark it down to experience and if you happen to be invited to visit again, make it very clear that it is too expensive and you can't afford it! That way if both you and your friends still want another visit, you can make arrangements together that will suit everyone's pocket book.
2006-10-31 00:37:37 · answer #2 · answered by Scottie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I were u, i will be ready and prepared to pay. Just bec she asked u to go visit him/her doesnt mean he or she has to pay for everything. Based on right etiquette, he/she should pay for at least a good meal as a welcome or farewell meal for you. Going out for entertainment and stuff, I think it would be best to shell out ur share, unless told otherwise by ur host.
Or if u'd like to know before hand if he/she is gonna pay for everything, u can ask her.. "how much do u think should i budget on my stay tehre?" her respond will give u an idea if she will pay for all or partial.
2006-10-31 00:07:42 · answer #3 · answered by The Punisher 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If a person cares enough to come visit me from another state, I do not expect them to spend their money. A good host or hostess would make sure you are fed and entertained. Hospitality is becoming a lost art, unfortunately.
2006-10-31 00:40:06 · answer #4 · answered by ValleyViolet 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They should take you out and pay for your dinners to show their hospitality. If your stay is long, you should also take them out for a dinner or two to thank them for their hospitality. Do not allow them to spend too much on entertaining you without you returning the gesture of kindness.
2006-10-31 03:40:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should talk to this friend of yours. i know it might be a little uncomfortable, but the only what you can find out is ask. i can't give you any advice cuz i don't know what kind of people your friends are. ask her.
2006-10-31 00:03:27 · answer #6 · answered by sportzgurl 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well, if they asked you, they should pay.
especially if they plan to get into your bed anytime soon.
2006-10-31 00:02:06 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
That depends on the friend.............. you both should treat eachother.
2006-10-31 00:08:32 · answer #8 · answered by c0mplicated_s0ul 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋