A couple of weeks ago we got invited for a dinner party, at least that is what we thought. The person in question wanted to celebrate with a dinner on Friday and a party on Saturday. We asked if that was a good idea as it can be expensive, a dinner party for 10. Not a problem was the response. Okay. A day or two before the dinner party I asked again if the person was certain to proceed along this path as it can be an expensive exercise. Again, sure we like to have supper with friends. Okay. So we went and had a nice steak and a beer. So far so good. Then the bill arrives. "We are not going to pay that, please split the bill". Christ almighty, we had asked twice. "No problem" and now all of a sudden the bill has to be split. Don't get me wrong; I do not mind paying but after asking twice, anticipating the $$, even I get pissed off. If you invite someone you pay the bill. Period, nothing old-fashioned about that. Do not put me in an embarrassing situation where money is counted as a couple 16 year olds to pay the bill. On top of that everybody is flashing their bank and credit-cards and making a lot of noise on how fancy they are. Goddamn it, use it and take care of your problem after you leave the restaurant. Via-via I heard: "We only asked to join us for a dinner party". Yeah, sure. Joining and inviting is the same in my book. If you want me to pay for my own food, fine. Just say so UPFRONT.
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