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Originally Posted by Talk Host

In another thread about dining with friends, one poster said "nor do I dine with anyone that I do not have full intent on treating anyway. A couple of others agreed.

Is this a socially acceptable thing to do, always pick up the check?" I have done it plenty of times, but don't do it all the time. Some people have actually been offended when I make the offer. During my working years, I was in a very good position to be able to do it frequently. However, some of our friends were not as "well off" and viewed it as "charity."

Personally, I never argue when someone offers to pick up the check. I thank them as tell them how generous they are. However, we dine occasionally with a group of about 6 couples. One guy is still working and is doing very well. He always grabs the check, sometimes 5 or 6 hundred dollars. It's getting to where I am hesitant about going out with them. I don't what him doing that, and I can no longer afford to reciprocate by paying a check for 12 people.

JLK

he probably has an expense account that covers it so why not enjoy.