What should you do in a restaurant, at the mall, or on a trip? Here are a
few hints on how to be a good guest, a good date and a good friend,
when it comes to money. Sometimes you will find yourself in situations
where money is being spent for recreation and fun, and you should be
aware of this. Here are some good rules to make sure you are financially
considerate.
Steps
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1
If you are invited out to dinner by a date or an adult
(such as parents, grandparents, friend's family), order a low or
moderately priced item from the menu. In other words, do not order a
steak when everyone else is getting sandwiches. Consider ordering water
as your beverage, and don't order dessert unless everyone else does. Be
sure to thank them for dinner and tell them how much you enjoyed the
outing.
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2
If you are a guest on a trip, stick with the above eating
out rule, and also make sure you have enough spending money to take
care of your own incidental costs, such as sodas, sunscreen, extra
activities, etc.
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3
Remember that when you are out with friends, do not suggest activities if you are not able to pay for yourself.
Don't say "Let's go to the movies," unless you have enough money. In
fact, when you suggest a something, plan on paying for both of you, or
make sure your friend has the funds to cover him or herself before you
go.
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4
Offer to share gas money. Gas prices are high, and this will be greatly appreciated. Five dollars is a good fuel donation.
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5
Never, ever borrow money from a friend to buy something at the mall or a store.
If you don't have the money, don't buy it. Borrowing makes friendships
uneasy, and if you have to borrow money, you probably can't afford it
and don't need it.
1If you are invited out to dinner by a date or an adult (such as parents, grandparents, friend's family), order a low or moderately priced item from the menu. In other words, do not order a steak when everyone else is getting sandwiches. Consider ordering water as your beverage, and don't order dessert unless everyone else does. Be sure to thank them for dinner and tell them how much you enjoyed the outing.
2If you are a guest on a trip, stick with the above eating out rule, and also make sure you have enough spending money to take care of your own incidental costs, such as sodas, sunscreen, extra activities, etc.
3Remember that when you are out with friends, do not suggest activities if you are not able to pay for yourself. Don't say "Let's go to the movies," unless you have enough money. In fact, when you suggest a something, plan on paying for both of you, or make sure your friend has the funds to cover him or herself before you go.
4Offer to share gas money. Gas prices are high, and this will be greatly appreciated. Five dollars is a good fuel donation.
5Never, ever borrow money from a friend to buy something at the mall or a store. If you don't have the money, don't buy it. Borrowing makes friendships uneasy, and if you have to borrow money, you probably can't afford it and don't need it.
