If some one treating .you to a meal in a restaurant -do you ? order the most expensive ? or go on the cheap?

Question

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Answer 1

First of all I would have my own way of paying and then get what I want. If after I have ordered, there was a commit made  about the expense, I would just pay for my own meal. I usually go for mid-range, anyway so that shouldn't be a problem. But, if I were treating someone to a meal I would want them to get whatever they wanted, so why should I be different.

Answer 2

i remember the first and last blind date i went on. it was a double date and my friend that made me go with him was pretty broke at the time. well, we went to one of the more expensive restaurants in town. i  had money and wasn't too concerned about the whole deal but he was kinda sweating it. the waitress comes out and tells us the special today is surf and turf. 10 oz filet and lobster tail. she doesn't mention the price. well, my friends date orders that right away. my date ordered a much cheaper chicken dish. needless to say he was pretty pissed and they never went out again. my date was cool but we just didn't click. that didn't really answer your question but that's my story anyway.

Answer 3

I'm usually buying the meal so I choose what I want however, if I'm buying for a large group I prefer to go to a place that I know has exceptional prices yet still quality.  In Texas you can go to a steak house and get Sirloin for two, three, four which will always serve more than it specifies so when taking my children out I'll ask if this is acceptable to them.  Sirloin for two will actually feed about three to four people and if they want their own side that isn't much to add on.   Many times we agree to share a meal as the meals are so large anyways.  My family tends to eat lighter than most people.  I try to set the example with drinks by ordering water with lemon.  You can always purchase drinks cheaper at a store or just go home for that.  I'm a good tipper so when all is said and done the meal is usually costly enough.

If someone else were to take me out though I would base my selection on who, why, and if they could afford my taste.  It's easy enough to just purchase something reasonably priced and save my expensive tastes for another time when I'm buying.  I don't think someone should have to go broke to spend time with another person.

Answer 4

I go on the cheap side....always and for drinks, I will only order what the other person is ordering.

Answer 5

I always go the cheap route

Answer 6

If someone is treating I try to order the least expensive meal.

Answer 7

I order what I would order if I was paying....If I want something really expensive, I'll ask the person treating if I can pick up half mine, since I'm ordering x*x.  I always pick up the tip if the other person is treating.

If the person I'm going out with is low on cash, and I know it, I'll order something cheap, but something I still want, to keep the bill low so as not to hurt their feeling, and still be kind to their wallet.  Then I'll pick up desert somewhere else, or drinks, etc.

Answer 8

If someone is treating me I have a general rule to get a salad, and don't go for the alcohol

Answer 9

Find out what there going to order and then order something around the same price range.  When they are looking at there menu just say oh everything looks good what do you think your going to get?

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Answer 10

I'm more concerned about getting something I'll like (I'm a picky eater).  I'm usually in the low to mid price range.  I'll follow my hosts example on drinks.

Answer 11

Go for 1 drink only and then the middlest price range.  Then after they have paid get a round of drinks in.

Answer 12

I ussually try to order something in the middle. Not to expensive not too cheap. I’m always afraid that if I order something cheap they will think I don’t like them or something, or that if I order something expensive that I’m a material person.

Answer 13

Order some thing that you would order if you were paying but keep it in the average price range,also with the drinks I would have a beer or soda depending on the place and occasion.

Answer 14

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Answer 15

1st find out their spending limit or their spending range , but usually wen sum 1's buyin' my food , I make it my mission 2 order wat it is is on the menu dat I wnt !

Answer 16

I usually eat something similar to what the person treating is having.

Answer 17

If they are offering to pay, they should be prepared to pay for anything on the menu.  Order what you want to eat.  You shouldn't have to base you decision on what they order, you may have a totally different taste in food.  The only exception to that is with drinks, I think that is a good one to follow their lead on, or if they do not order alcohol and you would like a drink, just ask them if they mind if you get a drink or offer to pay for it yourself, then they will either say...don't worry about it, I am treating or they will agree with you and let you pay for your drink.

Answer 18

My boyfriend and I usually took turns paying for meals.  When it was his turn, I would have been offended if he purposely ordered the cheapest thing on the menu, and vice versa.  Therefore, I order something I want.  Usually not the most expensive thing, but certainly not the cheapest either.

Answer 19

I would go the middle route. That is what I pay for myself.

Answer 20

I only order alcohol, if the other person orders alcohol.  I order in the same price range as the other person.

Answer 21

Is this a friend or a partner (boyfriend/girlfriend kind of deal)

Either way I usually opt for the less expensive. Except when my hubby takes me out lol then I order what I please! ;-)

Answer 22

When someone is being nice to treat me, I am not going to order the most expensive or expensive meal. I pick something that I like but in the median price range for that restaurant that we visit. I don't really drink alchhol nor soft drink, so just water. If they insist, I might order an ice tea or coffee afterward as dessert (I put sweetener and creamer so I just see it as dessert sometimes).

Answer 23

I go on the cheap or at least equal to what they ordered.

Answer 24

i think it is respectful to order something you like on the menu that is on the lower priced end.  same with drinks.

Answer 25

I usually keep it light, and I always insist on leaving the tip.

Answer 26

I'd ask the person treating what they are going to have and have something comparable. Same with drinks.

Answer 27

i'd order whatever i would order if i were paying myself - irregardless of price.

Answer 28

Pick out a few things, and show the person, but don't make up your mind till they do.

I always act indecisive till the waiter takes the orders, the say something along the lines of "You know, that looks good I'll have it too."

If someones buying food I insist on buying the drinks.

Answer 29

I try to be a little conservative--order something I like, but not anything expensive unless I'm otherwise encouraged to do so.

Answer 30

It depends who the person is.  If they are super rich then order away, also ask what they are having to see if they are going all out then do what they do.  Same for drinks..