We have a friend from Finland arriving who we have not seen for 17 years. He was an exchange student so lived with our family for 12 months. He is now a wealthy financial planner who is a high flier and travels the globe regularly (for work and pleasure). He is honeymooning for over a month in all different countries and has made Adelaide, SA one of his stops to show his wife around. In an email that he sent he says: "Would obviously be great to meet and maybe spend a few days together. If you could work it out somehow, I would be happy to invite all of you (incl boyfriends, wifes etc!) to a gathering where I could celebrate (with decent wines, I promise) our wedding with all of you!"
Do you think he is offering to pay for our meal?
2007-02-20 16:49:25 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Probably, but you should at least offer to pay for what YOU ate and drank, not really half the bill.
2007-02-20 16:53:14 · answer #1 · answered by rock d 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It normally means each person pays for his or her own meal, but is uncommon for a written dinner invitation, which is semi-formal in my opinion, to include such a specification. It may also mean the total dinner bill will be split evenly between participants, which may or may not turn out to be a fair deal. ...i
2016-05-24 01:04:23 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're an Aussie - ask for clarification of what the go is - a little upfront straightforwardness goes a long way!
........Keep in mind the calls the poor bloke had to make as an exchange student, small price to pay for you to ask.
2007-02-20 23:34:19 · answer #3 · answered by renclrk 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. In Europe when they said "invite" usually they pay. Besides, he's offering decent wine, means expensive and he can't expect the guests to pay expensive wine of his choice? Also, it's his wedding celebration like stated.
2007-02-20 16:55:44 · answer #4 · answered by Speck Schnuck 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
From the looks of it, he will probably pay for the meal, especially since it is to celebrate his wedding.
Just bring good wishes and a nice gift
Enjoy
2007-02-20 17:52:33 · answer #5 · answered by warasouth 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, he says he wants to invite you to a gathering to celebrate his wedding, so I think it sounds like he is planning to foot the bill. If I were you, though, I would definitely have some cash on hand just in case. You never know.
2007-02-20 16:58:49 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I would assume it means that he would pay; however, be polite guests & offer to pay your half or at least the tip. Especially if you haven't gotten him a wedding gift.
2007-02-20 17:04:29 · answer #7 · answered by Angela 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it seems like he is. The comment about decent wines made me think he was providing it.
Plus you were his host family. There's no way he'd expect you to pay.
2007-02-20 16:55:17 · answer #8 · answered by Vegan 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Chances are, he is offering,but you dont want to be too rude!
bring some spare cash just in case.
if you have no money, politely say i would love to, but theres a hole in my wallet.(something like that)
he's bound to offer the meal for free.
happy eating.
2007-02-20 16:58:17 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
He better..........since he is a high flyer and he wants to show his new bride to you. It would be like a "make up" wedding dinner. However, if he is around for a few more days, you might have to buy him a dinner too.
2007-02-21 21:03:56 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋