I am female and asking a male acquaintance to meet me for coffee. I am going to be asking him for a business related favor. He is roughly 5 years older than I am (we are both in college). My question is who pays?
Certinally I do not want him to pay for me because it is not a date. Should I pay for him since I invited him? Or, being that we both mutually agreed to meet one another should we each pay for our own drinks?
2006-12-16 04:54:50 · 6 answers · asked by N :O) 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
As the host and asker of the favor, you are the one who should spring for the beverages. However, if he insists on paying for his own drinks, then allow it. Otherwise he may feel guilty.
2006-12-16 05:51:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
As long as the favor remains buisness related I see no problem with the both of you buying your own drinks. It might be a good idea to bring some extra money with you anyway in case towards the end of the "meeting" you are put in the position that you have to pay for both. But you should be able to tell for yourself once you're there what should be done about payment.
2006-12-16 13:05:33 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you're the one in need for the favor. You should be the one to purchase the coffee.
2006-12-16 13:05:08 · answer #3 · answered by ~Jessica~ 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
since its only coffe and not dinner, and since you are the one needing a favour from him, you could start with buying him coffee as a favour.
2006-12-16 13:00:05 · answer #4 · answered by ikpfradk 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You invited/asked him ..so you pay.
2006-12-16 13:15:00 · answer #5 · answered by StarShine G 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
buy your own drinks.
2006-12-16 13:00:30 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋