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luvbug00 wrote: SO I went out to luch with a friends of mine yesterday and one of them had offered to treat. I was taught to order one of the cheeper idems on a menu when you are being paid for. My other friend ordered a very expencive entre'. Was I right to order the less costly fare? or is it now acceptible to get what you want??

steprobi replied: Personally I would have done the exact same thing.
I think that it is considerate to order a lesser priced meal.
Why would you need something expensive anyway right? you're not on a date

I would love more friends like you, I am always treating and a lot of people would do the opposite that you have done.

mckayleesmom replied: I would order cheaply too.....

MyBrownEyedBoy replied: I would also order cheaply. I think you did the correct, polite thing.

MyLuvBugs replied: I totally agree with you. if someone else is paying, I always order something on the cheaper side. My stupid DH on the other hand, always seems to find the most expensive item to order. UGH. I get so mad at him b/c he usually does that when MY parents are paying. I realize that he's a big guy and can eat a lot, but still!! It's just rude to me.

Kaitlin'smom replied: I am like you I order on the cheep side but I still try and find something I want. Even whe DH's grandparents pay I dont go expensive unless I have a huge craving the DH will order cheep to off set or vice versa.

mckayleesmom replied: Luckily...Im a burger and fries type of girl.

mysweetpeasWil&Wes replied: I think you did the right thing, unless you only ordered a small cup of soup. I suppose if I were paying, a small cup of soup would give me the impression you were trying to save me money and I would want you to enjoy yourself and have more. KWIM?

kimberley replied:
lol are we married to the same guy??

ITA, i always order a less expensive meal when someone else is treating.

Aprilnewbee replied: I would order a less expensive meal even when Curtis and I were dating. We went out so much I would feel bad to always order expensive stuff. But if there is something I have been wanting, like a steak, I will usually ask if the price will be too much. And now he's gotten in the habit of asking for the more expensive meals when his parents take us out.


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3xsthefun replied: I think you done the right thing also. I try to order on the cheaper side if someone else is paying for the meal.

Hillbilly Housewife replied: I probably would have done the same thing.....

I usually ahve 2 or 3 items I`d choose from... and I always try to order after who`s paying - because if they order something that`s like 18$, I don`t feel so bad ordering something under 18$. I won`t go for the 9.99 special if they`re paying double for theirs....

but if I have to order first, I will take the cheaper item.

ions_momma replied: I would of done the same thing you did. I would feel bad if I ordered something really expensive. And honestly, if I was buying dinner for some friends, I would hope that they would order kinda cheap too!

MyLuvBugs replied:
Isn't it just embarassing?!?!? When even I take the DH out to eat on my parent tab I get totally embarassed that he finds the most expensive (lobster and steak combo) to eat. My parents aren't cheap, but they can't afford that. They were school teachers for crying out loud.

mammag replied: That's what I would have done as well. I'd find something cheaper that I would still like.

MommyToAshley replied: Same... something cheap that I like. And, if it is business dinner, then I try to order something that I can eat neatly and won't drip on my suit.

My3LilMonkeys replied: I was always taught to let the person who is buying order first and make your meal similar but slightly less expensive. For example, if they order an entree only, you order an entree only. But if they go for the appetizer, soup, salad, entree, dessert you are free to order several courses also.

ilovemybaby replied: I do the same. The last time someone shouted me lunch it was my auntie. And I was going to order something that wasn't so expensive. But she told me to order whatever I wanted so I did LOL They are pretty well off mind you.... they have their own tennis court at their house and a pool. And then they have their holiday home and a boat and two really expensive cars. So I don't think she really cared what I ordered.

Normally we try to pay for ourselves wherever we go because otherwise we feel bad if people pay for us (like my parents or my sister and her fiance). And this Monday it's a public holiday and we are taking a couple from Canada to the Museum and it's $5 each and we said we would pay for them too because they are basically in NZ on sponsorship and they don't have much money.