Dear Miss Lemonaid, My husband and I get confused as to who should pay for birthday dinners? What is the proper etiquette?
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Dear Confused,
Ahh, the age old question of who should pay? This dilemma can be awkward and touchy. It was easier to navigate this issue as a younger, single girl. There was less money and more affordable restaurant choices. Everybody paid for themselves. I never was one who liked to tally up individually what each person owed but rather to split it down the middle and the group absorbs the cost of the birthday girl or guy. I still think it is okay to handle “girls only (not couples)” birthday dinners this way. Obviously, choosing a restaurant that works for all budgets is paramount. Marriage brings different rules to birthday dinners. I believe that if a group of couples are going out to celebrate a birthday, the birthday couple should host. If money is an object, host a smaller soiree at the house or celebrate with your husband separately than your friends.
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I have to say I don’t totally agree. I think if the birthday person or their spouse puts a dinner or lunch together than they should definitely host. But, if friends put a dinner or lunch together to celebrate your big day, then I think they should pay regardless of whether you are single or part of a couple. My opinion. Love your blogs girlfriend.
Ps. You are paying sat night:))
I agree with Lainie.
………..A lot of restaurant chains will give you a free dessert or a free appetizer for your birthday. The following three better priced restaurant chains offer you a free birthday entree. They are truly special.McCormick and Schmidt will give you 30 credit on your birthday if you have purchased 3 meals from the chain in the preceding 12 months.