<p>Ok, my interview is tomorrow, and we're going out for lunch. I'm ok with that, but when we order the bill whos going to pay? Frankly, I want to pay for the both of us, anything to make me look good, but then again I'll feel uncomfortable if he pays. I dont think he'll let me split it.
Hes around 25, so hes not old.
My mom thinks I should pay, but maybe he'll think I'm bribing him lol.
Help! its just so awkward...</p>
<p>I think separate checks is probably the way to go. Then you won't feel awkward by making him pay for you (even if he offers) and you also won't feel awkward (like you're bribing him) by paying for him. You should offer to pay, but I somehow think that he might offer too, and in the end it just makes more sense to pay separately. You're not on a date or anything! ;)</p>
<p>Safest bet is to split the bill.</p>
<p>Question - who decided on the place? Did he suggest lunch or did you? That might make things different.</p>
<p>He wanted to go to starbucks at noon, then he changed his mind and said why not lunch?! and me being the idiot I am, I was like "YES THAT WOULD BE AMAZING" I just couldnt help sounding over enthusiastic, its like Ive never eaten at a restauraunt before.
so how can we split the bill, I mean when the bill comes hes going to take or should I? I mean its not like I can just throw money inside, or grab it from him or say hey pass it along to me..sir? lol
Its tomorrow and I still have no idea what to do lol</p>
<p>Hmm, yeah you've got yourself in a pretty awkward situation.</p>
<p>Seeing as he suggested it in the first place, I'd say split it for sure. He's probably going to want to pay for it, so offer to pay for your half. </p>
<p>Sorry I couldn't give better advice, but it's not something I've had to do.</p>
<p>Good luck</p>
<p>Maybe when you get the bill say something like "thanks for taking the time out of your day, I'll pay" and if he objects don't push the matter I guess. I would hate to eat with an interviewer, I would be self concious about how I was eating.</p>
<p>pay the restaurant a certain fee beforehand (including a small tip), then tell the waiter to say "oh please, it's on us today, mister (insert your name here). by the way, may i ask you for an autograph? my daughter is a big fan of yours"</p>
<p>this way you'll be impressing your interviewer, i promise.</p>
<p>And you'll get lots of questions you won't know how to answer.</p>
<p>Such as why you're famous.. lol</p>
<p>ok seriously now hahaha, how can I pay the bill? I cant just grab it when the waiter brings it...</p>
<p>If you want to pay for it, get to the restaurant a little early and talk to the waiter and ask him/her to give you the bill. Or you can excuse yourself to go to the restroom and ask then.</p>
<p>ok situations:
1. he says oh dont worry about it i've got it...you say oh thank you...are you sure?...he says yeah.....you say ok great thanks!</p>
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<li>The check sits there for a moment and you take it and say i've got it thank you for meeting with me today! Then he says great thanks or no really it's allright let me get it and if he does this say...ok are sure?...yes...thank you so much.</li>
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<p>but the would get him embarressed, maybe even ****ed, I highly doubt hes going to like me paying for him...would he?</p>
<p>Anyway you look at it, there's a pro and a con to any situation you pick. I'd say just stop stressing over it and deal with it when the time comes.</p>
<p>I'm sure it won't be a problem and it won't be awkward at all.</p>
<p>thanks, but Im still nervous about it haha, you can't not be, plus I have a huge midterm tomorrow right before the interview</p>
<p>Definitely either split the bill or get separate checks, if he does not offer to pay for it himself (which he might). </p>
<p>An interview is more or less a professional engagement, so offering to pay for the bill yourself will not get you any brownie points. You are not friends, just acquaintances, and he is a representative of Princeton University. You should not offer to pay the bill by yourself.</p>
<p>If he is only 25, this may be a bit tricky. It is customery for the person that did the inviting to pay, especially if the other person is younger. If it's a cafetaria type of place, then it's easier, you just pay for your own. Otherwise, when the check comes, sit for a minute to see what he does, then reach for the check and your wallet. If he offers to pay at that point, just be gracious. If not, then put down say 20 (it may be enough for both of you since it's lunch), let him figure out how to split it. It is not necessary to offer to pay for his lunch. Since you don't know who will pay, I would not order the most expensive thing on the menu. Take your cue from him, order something similar to his.</p>
<p>oh god, there are so many rules to this hahaha, I dont even wanna eat with him, so yeah I LOVE PRINCETON, and I have pasta sauce all over my mouth...why cant we just get coffee or something</p>
<p>It's easy, split the bill, but if he offers then say thank-you. Don't focus on it, it's not that important. I guarantee that's the last thing on his mind.</p>
<p>what exactly do I say "mr..Lets split the bill"?!</p>
<p>No, you pick up the check, look at the total+tips then divide it by 2 (that's why I say put down a 20, then let him figure it out). You don't even need to say anything while you are doing it, just continue with your conversation. If he grabs it out of your hand and say he'll take care of it, make sure you say thank-you. On your way out say, "Thank-you very much for your time and lunch."</p>