My girlfriends parents ask me to go out to eat with them. Everything went fine but at the end I was expected to pay for my food... I didn't have a problem with that but usually when somebody ask you to go out with them aren't the sopossed to pay for it?
2007-02-16 17:51:01 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dining Out ➔ Other - Dining Out
i don't think it was right but it wasn't wrong either. they should have been a little more detailed about what they were expecting. you should have paid for you girlfriends too if they wanted you to pay for yours.
2007-02-16 23:39:41 · answer #1 · answered by g g 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Different strokes for different folks.... Because of this very thing, I always clarify invites at the outset. If I am inviting, I make it clear whether it includes my buying the food. If I am invited, I always ask directly ASAP, (especially if I am without funds!). It is a little bit uncomfortable at first but I have found that most appreciate getting it settled up front.
2007-02-17 02:43:25 · answer #2 · answered by Yowdy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
being invited.. yes usually that means they're offering to buy you dinner but different people have different habits. I doubt they meant anything bad by it, but it's good to keep in mind for next time. Maybe a better way to break the ice is by offering to cook yourself, buy a pre-made meal or get take out and people tend to be more likely to return the favor. Then there is always the more romantic dinner for two, being just you and your girlfriend ;)
2007-02-17 02:12:11 · answer #3 · answered by Raisa 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
to me... that's pretty much wrong. The parents invited or asked you to go out to eat with them... THEY initiate... THEY should be the one who pay. What do you do? Be up front and honest to your girlfriend.
Next time they suggest something like this... make an agreement with them to go Dutch - you pay your own, they pay their own. Another suggestion is... when the bill comes, tell the parents to thank them for inviting you for grubs and just don't touch the bill.
2007-02-17 02:07:38 · answer #4 · answered by appletech089 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If someone invites me out for dinner, I usually expect that they will be the ones paying; however, I always have enough with me to cover the cost of my meal, just in case!
2007-02-17 05:26:22 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
ok this was wrong at least by english standards my question is were they from another country that may be their saving grace and they just were ignorant of our customs but yes they were rude if it was friends it is how they ask if they say were going out want to join us I know I will be paying my own way or at least some of the time (first round on me they get the ho rs' derv's) but if they say come with me to such and so place I know they are paying except maybe the drinks
2007-02-17 04:41:24 · answer #6 · answered by Bear_Polaroid 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd say that was really rather tacky on their part. You're right. Normally, when you're invited to go out to eat, the person who did the inviting picks up the tab. Of course, this will vary depending on the situation, but in yours, I'd say your girl's parents should have footed the bill.
2007-02-17 02:09:41 · answer #7 · answered by Jianna 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not unless they say "I would like to take you to dinner" Unless they clearly show they wish to invite you as their guest it's iffy, you either bite the bullet and pick up the check or they do, It could be very embarrassing to not have a clear idea to begin. It's best to get this arranged before hand.
2007-02-17 02:39:58 · answer #8 · answered by Faerie loue 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my own sense of right and wrong I think that was lame.. I think parents should know better, and if you are invited you should be covered. I would tell my partner that it was offensive to me.,
good luck
2007-02-17 01:59:40 · answer #9 · answered by punkgirl_c 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Etiquette suggests that the parents should have paid. After all they invited YOU!
2007-02-17 02:10:31 · answer #10 · answered by Rickaford 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋