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Money has a way of sneaking into friendships, doesnt it?
Sure, why not?
But see, the OP and her hubby decided to keep it low-budget, thanks to some wallet-draining homerenovations.
They planned to split the food and each sip on a single drink like refined penny-pinchers.
Still, no worries, the waiter assured them the hosts were footing the bill.
The OP and her hubby let out a few sighs of relief while indulging in guilt-free bites of fancysteak.
A gut-punching $211.
I dont know about you, but Id be furious at that point.
Understandably rattled, the OP messaged herfriendthe next day to gently suggest a heads-up in the future.
Nothing aggressive, just a polite, Let us know next time.
Her friend replied with a breezy apology but has ghosted her ever since.
Even after 3 months, every attempt at coffee dates or girls nights has been left on read.
So, the OP was left wondering if she was wrong to have said something.
Id love for any of us who are interested to treat her to dinner at her favorite restaurant.
Here is a link to the menu.
hey let me know if youd like to join.
We wanted to know which common mistakes hosts make when inviting guests to events involving shared costs.
Farley shared that not communicating the need for contributions upfront is the biggest mistake.
Hosts shouldnt expect guests to pay for something without making it clear beforehand.
We asked Farley how a guest could tactfully ask about costs before attending a party or gathering.
He explained that asking about costs should not be a concern for most gatherings.
Its generally the hosts responsibility to communicate any financial expectations.
Thewealth gapbetween friends can feel like being the only person without a VIP pass at a concert.
To avoid this, the key is transparency.
If youre the friend with a smaller budget, dont hesitate to suggest wallet-friendly plans.
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