Man Orders Pricey Meal on Friend’s Tab: Greedy or Justified?

We all love a good treat, especially when someone else is footing the bill. But how far is too far when it comes to indulging on a friend’s dime? One man found himself in a heated debate with his girlfriend after ordering a ribeye steak and a lobster tail at a celebratory dinner paid for by her friend. The man insists he didn’t cross any boundaries, but his girlfriend thinks otherwise. Let’s dive into the juicy details of this culinary conundrum! ️

Relationship Rough Patch

Celebratory Dinner

The Generous Offer ️

Appetizers and Drinks

The Steakhouse

The Ribeye Order

Doing the Math

The Lobster Tail Addition

Staying Within Budget

Girlfriend’s Reaction

His Defense ️

Girlfriend’s Argument ️

His Belief

Surf, Turf, and Relationship Strife

So, was this man in the wrong for ordering a ribeye steak and a lobster tail during a celebratory dinner paid for by his girlfriend’s friend? He claims he stayed within the budget and was simply enjoying the generous offer. His girlfriend, however, argues that he took advantage of her friend’s kindness and embarrassed her in the process. It’s a classic case of ‘get whatever you want’ gone awry. Let’s see what the internet has to say about this delicious dilemma!

YTA for taking advantage of your girlfriend’s friend’s generosity

Ordering the most expensive dish was inconsiderate and rude. YTA.

Calculating how much you can bleed the host makes YTA

Friend offers to pay for dinner, guy orders expensive meal. YTA

OP orders expensive meal on friend’s tab, gets called out

Friend orders pricey meal on tab, called out for greediness

Friend’s tab, two entrees, YTA. Don’t be oblivious.

Ordering considerably more than anyone else is arsehole behaviour. YTA.

Friend offers to pay, but YTA orders most expensive items

Ordered expensive meal on friend’s tab, called out as YTA.

YTA for taking advantage of friend’s offer, refusing to acknowledge it.

Trying to game an offer like this? YTA

Man orders pricey meal on friend’s tab, ignores social expectations. YTA

Boss buys lunch for department, two people order huge subs and ruin it for everyone. Coworkers share stories of respectful lunch etiquette. YTA.

Clarifying the details of the meal: fair or sneaky?

Friend treats to a nice meal, but OP spends too much. YTA

Friend calls out greedy behavior, comparison to dating etiquette

YTA comment gets humorous reply: ‘OP and sub guy should marry’

Friend offers to pay for meal, but YTA orders luxury item

Friend offered to treat, not fund your surf and turf

Etiquette > Math. Shoot lower than what’s offered. YTA

Etiquette reminder: Don’t be a gluttonous guest

Commenter calls out selfish behavior with strong language

Friend orders pricey meal on tab, called out for taking advantage. YTA

Calculating the bill: YTA for going way over budget

Forgetting tax and tip? YTA, not justified

Two entrees? YTA indeed

Friend orders pricey meal on tab, called out for greediness.

Friend orders expensive meal on tab, called out for bad manners

Friend orders expensive meal on friend’s tab, called out for it.

Friend orders pricey meal on tab, deemed YTA.

Friend’s tab, pricey meal, and YTA judgement sparks discussion

Friend’s tab abused: Commenter calls out greedy behavior

Friend offers to pay, but YTA for ordering pricey meal

Friend offers to pay, guy orders two entrees. YTA confirmed.

Friendship or free meal? YTA crosses the line

Friend’s tab abused for pricey meal. YTA verdict given.

Ordering an extra entree on someone else’s tab? YTA

OP may have exceeded the limit and is the a**hole

Commenter sympathizes with girlfriend, calls out selfish behavior.

User called out for trying to cheat friend’s tab

Friend’s tab abused for pricey meal, YTGA – You’re the greedy a**hole

Guest takes advantage of friend’s generosity, called out for greediness.

Friend offers meal, but YTA orders 8 entrees on tab

Commenter calls out tacky behavior and suggests etiquette resources.