I am leaving my company and have sent an email around the whole office asking people to join me at the pub for a few leaving drinks. I am low on cash and I was wondering am I expected to pay for the first round of drinks or shout everyone a drink??? What's the norm??
2007-03-23 01:40:04 · 14 answers · asked by bodget 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Every time I have been at leaving drinks, each person there thinks they ought to buy a drink for the person who is leaving. It is very rare that the leaver needs to buy themself a drink (I may have once or twice, if people aren't keeping up), usually if you get up for a round then people will make you sit down and insist on getting the round for you.
I should mention I am in Scotland and there is definitely an ettiquette to getting a round, people will always get rounds in order and always get everyone a drink (special guest is usually excepted but insisting will be politely accepted). Other countries may not take the same approach and you may find yourself getting a round in. Try to turn up first with a few people and just get them drinks.
PS Aussies will always insist that the special guest does not pay for their drinks!
2007-03-23 01:53:58 · answer #1 · answered by Velouria 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
keep your wallet in your pocket, your boss should stump a couple of rounds. don't feel obligated to buy everyone a drink, especially if you can't afford it. I've been to a few leaving do's and the person leaving rarely buys their own, let alone everyone elses.
2007-03-23 01:45:23 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
your supposed to buy the first round then the rest is up to your colleagues, just think how drunk you`ll get if there are about 15 - 20 people attending, Happy leaving do, good luck in your next venture of the work force x
2007-03-24 01:36:14 · answer #3 · answered by kelly m 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Let's see...You are leaving the company so YOU are planning your own going away bash, therefore everyone else should pay for your party? Are you going to ask for going away presents too? How about a nice new car for a constellation prize?
2007-03-23 01:52:54 · answer #4 · answered by jaypea40 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Would expect them to buy you a drink its your leaving do .
2007-03-23 01:46:23 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
They should buy YOU a drink.
..and don't forget to make a toast about how you have enjoyed your time there, your achievements and hopes for the future.. =)
Best of luck.
2007-03-26 03:21:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
everyone buys their own! if anything they will buy yours. Its cool to just buy a few people but not expected to shout everyone a drink.
2007-03-23 01:47:03 · answer #7 · answered by Priti R 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You sent the invite, you buy the first round.
2007-03-23 03:18:50 · answer #8 · answered by Question Addict 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
As you invited them i would buy the first round......but thats all. The rest will be bought by your work mates.
2007-03-23 01:48:49 · answer #9 · answered by mishnbong 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can i come i will buy you a drink!!! Tell them u are skint them let them buy the drinks easy!
2007-03-26 01:48:23 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋