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He asked me for the 34p - tight?

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GivemeNovocaine · 10/04/2011 21:50

Sorry, have name-changed. Relatively new relationship, we went to the chinese last night and it was kind of pre-arranged that we'd just each buy our own. When we got there the place was really busy so I looked at what mine cost (£3.60) and gave him this amount exactly and told him to just get both to save time. He then counted it up and said "everything on the menu has gone up 30p" and stood there actually wanting the 30p. We'd agreed to buy our own but isn't it going a bit far to actually ask for the extra 30p?!

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PonceyMcPonce · 10/04/2011 21:51

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HerHissyness · 10/04/2011 21:51
Shock

That'll be a relatively new and now SHORT relationship then?

What a tool! Angry

rookiemater · 10/04/2011 21:51

Tight doesn't begin to describe it, run for the hills.

virginiasmonalogue · 10/04/2011 21:52

OMG For real?? That is soooo tight!!

colditz · 10/04/2011 21:52

run

Flisspaps · 10/04/2011 21:52

Does he squeak when he walks?

dontdillydally · 10/04/2011 21:52

ummm well I think youve answered your own question...try it with him ask him for 3p or 5p something silly or simply get rid!!!

BelleDameSansMerci · 10/04/2011 21:53
Shock

Run, run for the hills...

FaffTastic · 10/04/2011 21:54

Yep, tight. If he's like this over 30p after just a few dates god knows what he'd be like in the future. Very cheap Chinese by the way!

Mollymax · 10/04/2011 21:55

Run, run, run and when you get there run some more.
He is not worried about making a good first ( ish ) impression.
Nothing worse than being tight within a relationship.

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GivemeNovocaine · 10/04/2011 21:56

I thought so, I wouldn't dream of asking for the extra 30p and I'm notoriously tight Grin

I have stomach problems fafftastic so can only manage a kid's meal Smile

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expatinscotland · 10/04/2011 21:58

Dump.

Now.

MadAboutQuavers · 10/04/2011 22:00

How incredibly mean Shock

Mean with money, mean with love

Run

Sleepwhenidie · 10/04/2011 22:03

Could I just direct you to this thread Grin

tattycoram · 10/04/2011 22:05

Absolutely dump him right now. Mean with money = lacking generosity all round ime. You have been lucky that he showed his true colours so early

YouaretooniceNOT · 10/04/2011 22:06

KICK HIM TO THE KERB GIRL! SNAPS FINGERS, WAVES HEAD Shock Hmm

Alibabaandthe80nappies · 10/04/2011 22:08

Men who are ungenerous with money, are also ungenerous in bed - in my extensive experience.

Dump him immediately Grin

Knackeredmother · 10/04/2011 22:09

Can't believe he would take the £3.60 never mind the 30p. I wouldn't take any money from a partner or friend in the same situation/ you just buy both don't you?

thebestisyettocome · 10/04/2011 22:09

I agree. Get rid pronto.

RumourOfAHurricane · 10/04/2011 22:12

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gettingeasier · 10/04/2011 22:12

This is never serious ?

BluddyMoFo · 10/04/2011 22:13

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Ingles2 · 10/04/2011 22:14

well he sounds tight, but then so do you tbh. giving him exactly 3.60 for a child meal? Hmm

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GivemeNovocaine · 10/04/2011 22:16

it is serious, unfortunately. Similar things have happened before. On our first date we went for a pub meal which he had invited me to (saying he would pay for both and not to worry about it). I offered to buy the drinks (as a token gesture, expecting him to say no and he immediately said "yes, ok".
I can't remember the exact circumstances of my other example but I remember giving him change from a tenner - I handed him a £5 note. He then said "but it was only £4.80" and it occured to me he was actually wanting the 20p difference. There has been a few examples of it tbh.

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tethersegg · 10/04/2011 22:17

Run. Save yourself.

But don't forget to invoice him for your time.