Okay, so I was out to dinner with my brother in-law, my nieces and nephews, and his boss and his family. I am from out of town and never met his boss or his family. At the end of the meal the boss is paying for the dinner, do I offer him money there at the table or offer afterwards or offer no money but thanks for the dinner? My brother in-law said he wants to take us out to dinner and I am invited.
I don't have any problems paying, I just felt awkward, like would it be insulting to offer to pay? What is the expectation? I don't want to seem presumptuous either. Is a "thank you" enough?
2007-11-20 19:15:13 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
You are but 1 additional guest, among other people who enjoy the meals. You are invited & it looks to me like a planned dinner , so if it's me I won't pay/ offer to pay. My best courtesy would be to try to make a conversation with the boss.
2007-11-20 19:25:43 · answer #1 · answered by adiwsusanto 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, a thank you is enough. Your brother-in-law and his boss are well prepared to pay since it's they who invited you.
2007-11-21 02:56:17 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Thank you" is enough. You were an invited guests. You are not required to offer to pay.
2007-11-20 19:23:18 · answer #3 · answered by Richard B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he said he wanted to take you out I would think he was paying....but if your that unsure just ask your brother in law
2007-11-20 19:23:06 · answer #4 · answered by Kathleen M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can offer but be ready to pay if they say ok
2007-11-21 11:52:57 · answer #5 · answered by hill bill y 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if they offered dont pay. i would thank him wit a drink.
2007-11-20 19:18:45 · answer #6 · answered by Dert 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A 'thank you' is enough, you don't pay.
2007-11-20 21:02:14 · answer #7 · answered by jillybilly 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thank you is fine.
2007-11-20 19:47:17 · answer #8 · answered by LillyB 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋