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Drinks round etiquette

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Falsenegative · 17/09/2024 16:01

I go out with a friend most weeks and have noticed that, on my round, she orders gin and tonic. On her round, she gets herself soda water. I always order vodka and coke. When I first realised I thought she was cheeky, but then I thought, actually, she’s spending the same amount on me regardless of what she orders as I am on her. Another friend, however, thinks she’s BU and it’s very cheeky behaviour.

I know it’ll be suggested that we should stop drinking in a round if it bothers me, but I’m more interested in whether people think it’s acceptable.

YANBU - There’s nothing wrong with her behaviour
YABU - She’s a CF

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Ontheorangeside · 17/09/2024 16:04

She would be unreasonable if she bought singles on her round but asked for a double on yours. She’s obviously being cautious with money but not short changing you.

LoubeighLough · 17/09/2024 16:03

Nothing wrong with it at all. She mustn't want to drink that much, why would she have you only get her soda when she's paying for a vodka for you. What you're paying for her is what she's paying for you. You'd also be welcome to just have lemonade on your turn.