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This thread is hilarious and reminded me of when neighbors (previous home) invited hub. and I over, no meal, just iced tea and neighbor wife put out a small bowl of mixed nuts. I hate peanuts but like other nuts so ate those. I could see the judgement in her eyes that I did not eat the peanuts. We did not become friends.
But would I EVER order an expensive entree as a guest? Never, bad manners.
Some people are brought up differently.
I had an work acquaintance brag about making her dates take her to expensive restaurants. She was common. But maybe people think I am because I don't like peanuts. hahaha.
People seem to be missing this aspect. If you want to save money, do not go out on Valentine’s Day.
Most restaurants are looking for ways to make money. I can’t tell you how many friends have had tell me they were looking to go out could not afford it due to plate minimums or set menus that are not in place on 2/13 or 2/15.
Heh, for the record, that's normal everyday pricing at this restaurant. $12 cocktails. A glass of wine at most restaurants - a cheaper glass of wine, for that matter - is $9-$12. Would the OP have bitched if she had ordered an adult beverage along with the $18 halibut?
Heh, for the record, that's normal everyday pricing at this restaurant. $12 cocktails. A glass of wine at most restaurants - a cheaper glass of wine, for that matter - is $9-$12. Would the OP have bitched if she had ordered an adult beverage along with the $18 halibut?
This was right after I had ordered an $18 Halibut..So yeah. I didn't say anything to her as I wanted to be polite, but ouch that's a punch to my wallet.
Tonight was our first dinner together and she didn't offer to help pay the bill either. To be fair she did offer me a piece<>
"I understand your question, what's the problem ? "
In my experience it's very rare for anyone to order the most expensive item on the menu.
And the restaurants know this and will price accordingly. They especially do it with wine. If the most expensive wine on the menu is $100, they will rarely sell it. If, however, they add a $150 bottle to the list, the $100 bottle will sell more.
HELL NAH, FOO. If she ordered an expensive ass meal and she didn't even offer to pitch in....not even pitch in for the tip, then she took advantage of your kindness. While it's not automatic grounds to break things off, I would keep an eye out for this behavior. Hell, I would even talk to her about it and tell her how you feel. Maybe in her mind, she didn't do anything wrong.
This reminds me of a date I went on with this woman. She ordered nearly $40 for sushi but I reluctantly paid for it. And it wasn't that I couldn't afford it,(like a previous poster ignorantly stated in your case) it was the principal of the situation. It's safe to say that her and I didn't make it past the first date; we weren't compatible. (not just the sushi thing, just things in general)
This was right after I had ordered an $18 Halibut..So yeah. I didn't say anything to her as I wanted to be polite, but ouch that's a punch to my wallet.
Tonight was our first dinner together and she didn't offer to help pay the bill either. To be fair she did offer me a piece, and also it is Valentines and I am the one who asked her out. She was excited about going out too..
I'm torn on why the sticker shock is bugging me, I keep thinking about it. I feel like the date was fun and she is incredible in a lot of ways and I find her attractive.. but I'm kinda feeling put off a bit too about it...
I paid for the bill. My concern isn't that I paid. I'm glad to do something nice for her.
My concern is I feel she wasn't considerate at all, and it is weighing on my mind. I'm sorting out my feelings right now. I find her attractive in many ways, but that was a big turn off :/
You ever notice how lobsters look like large insects?
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This makes sense.