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She ordered a Curry and hasn’t paid me

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OnePeachA · 22/03/2025 20:51

Friend came to my house

I was going to cook but she asked if I fancied a curry. I said that would be really nice actually

Her JustEat app wasn’t working so I said have a look on mine for places that are open. She picked Indian.

I put everything I wanted in and she added hers. Total came to £52ish. Over 65% of that cost was hers.

I said I could just check out and sort it later. I have messaged to ask if she had the money today as a gentle reminder, and she said she thought it was my treat?

I said oh, we must have got crossed wires then. She said ‘I did cover the shop’

She went to the corner shop for wine and snacks. I got a Grape Fanta!

Where do I go from here? Leave it? Was it reasonable for her to assume it was in fact my treat?

OP posts:
LyingWitchInTheWardrobe · 23/03/2025 14:07

IlooklikeNigella · 23/03/2025 14:01

And then would you argue that it's an appropriate amount of food for your body and anyone who didn't eat that much had food issues and was miserable?

Why are you posting like this? It's really annoying to keep having posters with food issues (whatever they are), bouncing onto a thread and derailing it with finger-wagging.

You have no idea what other people eat or how much so why blether on with your 'normalising obesity' rant? I think that people who do this, unasked for, on a chatboard are lacking people in real life who will pay attention to them.

BunnyLake · 23/03/2025 14:07

Over40Overdating · 23/03/2025 14:06

Christ almighty is there no thread the food police won’t come to holier than thou on?

We’ve had the
double carbs horror
gluttony
piggery - tinkly laugh
obese / obesity epidemic
ToO MuCH FOod based on their own appetites

On a thread that’s wasn’t a discussion on food.

And the usual resort when they get policed back
’teeny tiny eaters shouldn’t have to be insulted by the piggies. The judgement only goes one way. This is DISCRIMINATION’

Just piss off and lick your lettuce on your own threads you tedious bores.

So true 😁

IlooklikeNigella · 23/03/2025 14:07

Bitofanchange · 23/03/2025 14:04

No it’s the fact they all jump on a thread that does not ask about portions to tell the OP that she’s eating too much.

Just why? No one asked them! MYOB! No one is interested in what you eat, if you’re going to comment, then expect counter arguments.

It’s that simple!

I didn't see anybody say the OP was eating too much. The order was very strange. It sounds like the friend over ordered and then assumed she wasn't paying. I've a family member who behaves like that.

katepilar · 23/03/2025 14:06

JustAnotherManicMomday · 22/03/2025 21:47

I'd be saying, my treat? Sorry I thought it was yours as you suggested the takeaway and picked Indian. You went to use your app which was not working so I let you use mine. That was not me offering to pay. I said we would sort the payment later, now is later.

I really like this response!
Its laying it all out, no hints or passive aggressive silence or anything.

Over40Overdating · 23/03/2025 14:06

Christ almighty is there no thread the food police won’t come to holier than thou on?

We’ve had the
double carbs horror
gluttony
piggery - tinkly laugh
obese / obesity epidemic
ToO MuCH FOod based on their own appetites

On a thread that’s wasn’t a discussion on food.

And the usual resort when they get policed back
’teeny tiny eaters shouldn’t have to be insulted by the piggies. The judgement only goes one way. This is DISCRIMINATION’

Just piss off and lick your lettuce on your own threads you tedious bores.

Bitofanchange · 23/03/2025 14:05

LyingWitchInTheWardrobe · 23/03/2025 14:03

I'm not a great cook but I'm a very good re-heater. I wouldn't chuck the rice (I don't make good rice) - I would add a splash of water and microwave. The naans are also very nice re-heated in the microwave for 40 seconds.

I saw a comment from a poster on another thread that in the UK we are too cautious about rice and reheating it... and that if rice were actually such a risk, many millions elsewhere who eat it every day would be dead; and they're not.

I always reheat rice, my DH always cooks to much. Never an issue.

BunnyLake · 23/03/2025 14:05

LyingWitchInTheWardrobe · 23/03/2025 14:03

I'm not a great cook but I'm a very good re-heater. I wouldn't chuck the rice (I don't make good rice) - I would add a splash of water and microwave. The naans are also very nice re-heated in the microwave for 40 seconds.

I saw a comment from a poster on another thread that in the UK we are too cautious about rice and reheating it... and that if rice were actually such a risk, many millions elsewhere who eat it every day would be dead; and they're not.

I’ve been reheating rice for over forty years, never had a single problem. I do put it in the fridge overnight though.

I would highly recommend a rice cooker, I couldn’t be without one now.

IlooklikeNigella · 23/03/2025 14:05

Bitofanchange · 23/03/2025 14:01

Oh maybe they would, s cube of chicken and give grains of boiled rice would be acceptable?

Given everything coming from an Indian restaurant is drowned in ghee, butter or oil then not really. I never eat any it it when I'm in a slimdown phase although I enjoy it about once a month during other periods.

Bitofanchange · 23/03/2025 14:04

IlooklikeNigella · 23/03/2025 14:01

And then would you argue that it's an appropriate amount of food for your body and anyone who didn't eat that much had food issues and was miserable?

No it’s the fact they all jump on a thread that does not ask about portions to tell the OP that she’s eating too much.

Just why? No one asked them! MYOB! No one is interested in what you eat, if you’re going to comment, then expect counter arguments.

It’s that simple!

TwigletsAndRadishes · 23/03/2025 14:04

CheesePlantBoxes · 22/03/2025 20:52

"Sorry hun, cant afford to treat anyone in this ecomnomy 😆 Send me £X for the food and I'll send you £2 for the fanta."

First post nailed it.

Sportswatchernotplayer · 23/03/2025 14:04

OnePeachA · 22/03/2025 21:45

Her reply says

‘Oh right. I didn’t realise but never mind!! I’ll have to go into branch cos I don’t do online banking. Or I can hand * the cash to give you, she lives nearby doesn’t she’

I imagine that she will try to leave it as long as possible and you'll forget it

BunnyLake · 23/03/2025 14:03

Crikeyalmighty · 23/03/2025 13:49

It is not the same saying ‘you host it- you pay ‘ - if the host had said, do you fancy a curry instead, saves me cooking, my treat- then that’s different- but personally for manners and finances sake I wouldn’t go to someone’s house presuming I could suggest whatever I fancied and expect them to pay for both of us

Exactly. It’s ridiculous to suggest that OP should automatically be paying for it just because it’s in her home.

LyingWitchInTheWardrobe · 23/03/2025 14:03

RampantIvy · 23/03/2025 13:56

@Bitofanchange you are very defensive. Are you a big eater?

@LyingWitchInTheWardrobe we often eat curry leftovers, but I would chuck the rice, and reaheated naan isn't very nice.

I'm not a great cook but I'm a very good re-heater. I wouldn't chuck the rice (I don't make good rice) - I would add a splash of water and microwave. The naans are also very nice re-heated in the microwave for 40 seconds.

I saw a comment from a poster on another thread that in the UK we are too cautious about rice and reheating it... and that if rice were actually such a risk, many millions elsewhere who eat it every day would be dead; and they're not.

IlooklikeNigella · 23/03/2025 14:03

BunnyLake · 23/03/2025 13:58

Stop policing people.

Stop normalising behaviours that are contributing to the obesity endemic.

It reminds me of smokers who say 'maybe' smoking is bad for people but...

HellDorado · 23/03/2025 14:01

you are very defensive. Are you a big eater?

How unnecessary.

Bitofanchange · 23/03/2025 14:01

IlooklikeNigella · 23/03/2025 14:00

Teeny tiny eaters would not be ordering from an Indian takeaway I can assure you. I am far from a teeny tiny eater myself.

Oh maybe they would, s cube of chicken and give grains of boiled rice would be acceptable?

IlooklikeNigella · 23/03/2025 14:01

Bitofanchange · 23/03/2025 14:00

I’m a MASSIVE eater, I’d have four nanns to myself, chips, rice, starters, sides, mains the lot?

Is that ok with you? Shall I send you my address so can send the food police?

👮

And then would you argue that it's an appropriate amount of food for your body and anyone who didn't eat that much had food issues and was miserable?

Bitofanchange · 23/03/2025 14:00

RampantIvy · 23/03/2025 13:56

@Bitofanchange you are very defensive. Are you a big eater?

@LyingWitchInTheWardrobe we often eat curry leftovers, but I would chuck the rice, and reaheated naan isn't very nice.

I’m a MASSIVE eater, I’d have four nanns to myself, chips, rice, starters, sides, mains the lot?

Is that ok with you? Shall I send you my address so can send the food police?

👮

IlooklikeNigella · 23/03/2025 14:00

Bitofanchange · 23/03/2025 13:58

Have you not read all the teeny tiny eaters commenting on this thread? Why is it ok for them to spout there nonsense, but no one must disagree with them? Oh no, they can derail the thread and associate a nann with piggery.

If the thread asked “is this too much food”, then all the teeny tinies can shout “yes it is”, but until you’re asked, if you don’t want retaliation, then don’t comment.

Then you won’t be upset about the “spiteful” comments.

Simple!

Teeny tiny eaters would not be ordering from an Indian takeaway I can assure you. I am far from a teeny tiny eater myself.

HellDorado · 23/03/2025 13:59

just like if they cooked it would also be their 'treat' – I can't imagine someone inviting me for dinner and then asking me to pay for part of the food shopping, and this isn't really any different.

It’s completely different. OP was offering to cook. Friend didn’t want that and suggested takeaway instead. She hadn’t been invited for takeaway.

BunnyLake · 23/03/2025 13:58

IlooklikeNigella · 23/03/2025 13:56

Good point.

I guess, I want to object to people suggesting it's relevant; same as the outrage over the price.

But I really think it's mad that people are saying there is nothing strange about it. It is way too much food. People are saying it's not a regular occurrence. It should never happen in the same way that nobody should be ordering multiple desserts in restaurants. A main with one side of two half sided is enough of an indulgence, a treat, a rarity. Three naan breads is bizarre.

Stop policing people.

IlooklikeNigella · 23/03/2025 13:58

Bitofanchange · 23/03/2025 13:52

And? What evidence do you have that it’s a regular occurrence? Why are you even interested in commenting on someone on the internet’s food intake, when ordering a takeaway?

Really very very weird!

It doesn't need to be a regular occurrence?

Bitofanchange · 23/03/2025 13:58

BatchCookBabe · 23/03/2025 13:42

Sounds like you're projecting. Some people eat more than others, some people eat less than others, some people are satisfied and full with less food, and are OK with half a large takeaway naan bread.

No need to make spiteful little digs against people who aren't big eaters. I mean the odd little 'joke' is OK now and again, as I know some people find it incomprehensible that some people don't eat as much as them, but spiteful jibes like this are just unnecessary.

Some people have eating disorders, and feel bad for eating 'too much' and the teeny tiny jibes constantly spouted on here time and again are just plain nasty, and tedious, and really quite pathetic.

There is no need whatsover to make rude comments about smaller eaters. As I said, you're clearly projecting your food and appetite issues on here. (Like a few others!)

Edited

Have you not read all the teeny tiny eaters commenting on this thread? Why is it ok for them to spout there nonsense, but no one must disagree with them? Oh no, they can derail the thread and associate a nann with piggery.

If the thread asked “is this too much food”, then all the teeny tinies can shout “yes it is”, but until you’re asked, if you don’t want retaliation, then don’t comment.

Then you won’t be upset about the “spiteful” comments.

Simple!

BunnyLake · 23/03/2025 13:57

IlooklikeNigella · 23/03/2025 13:51

I think the food portions are outrageous also. Indian food is so rich and calorific, ordering extra sides is crazy. No wonder there is an obesity endemic. A main each plus one naan and one rice is a really substantial meal and more than a whole day's recommended calories usually.

But it has ZERO relevance to OP's issue.

In the past (when I could afford takeaways) I would sometimes order more than I needed specifically to have some the following day.

I didn’t know there was a takeaway policing 😁

RampantIvy · 23/03/2025 13:56

@Bitofanchange you are very defensive. Are you a big eater?

@LyingWitchInTheWardrobe we often eat curry leftovers, but I would chuck the rice, and reaheated naan isn't very nice.