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Client says “First round's on meâ€: do I say “I'll get the second roundâ€? [closed]
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A client wants to meet up for drinks, and they've offered to pick up the first round. Do I offer to pick up the second round?
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A client wants to meet up for drinks, and they've offered to pick up the first round. Do I offer to pick up the second round?
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closed as primarily opinion-based by Jim G., jmort253♦ Apr 11 '14 at 3:50
Many good questions generate some degree of opinion based on expert experience, but answers to this question will tend to be almost entirely based on opinions, rather than facts, references, or specific expertise. If this question can be reworded to fit the rules in the help center, please edit the question.
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Who's paying - you or your employer?
– Móż
Apr 10 '14 at 23:25
Watch out for those conflict of interest rules :) Running afoul of them could open up a whole world of troubles for you including losing your job.
– Vietnhi Phuvan
Apr 11 '14 at 0:15
I don't understand how this can be put on hold as "primarily opinion-based" .... The fact that it's opinion-based is an answer! Meaning everyone can have a different opinion on the correct course of action in this situation. That is just a valid of an answer as "yes" or "no".
– Philip
Apr 11 '14 at 5:45
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A client wants to meet up for drinks, and they've offered to pick up the first round. Do I offer to pick up the second round?
relationships lunch
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geppy
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A client wants to meet up for drinks, and they've offered to pick up the first round. Do I offer to pick up the second round?
relationships lunch
asked Apr 10 '14 at 22:29
geppy
1264
asked Apr 10 '14 at 22:29
geppy
1264
asked Apr 10 '14 at 22:29
geppy
1264
asked Apr 10 '14 at 22:29
geppy
1264
1264
closed as primarily opinion-based by Jim G., jmort253♦ Apr 11 '14 at 3:50
Many good questions generate some degree of opinion based on expert experience, but answers to this question will tend to be almost entirely based on opinions, rather than facts, references, or specific expertise. If this question can be reworded to fit the rules in the help center, please edit the question.
closed as primarily opinion-based by Jim G., jmort253♦ Apr 11 '14 at 3:50
Many good questions generate some degree of opinion based on expert experience, but answers to this question will tend to be almost entirely based on opinions, rather than facts, references, or specific expertise. If this question can be reworded to fit the rules in the help center, please edit the question.
2
Who's paying - you or your employer?
– Móż
Apr 10 '14 at 23:25
Watch out for those conflict of interest rules :) Running afoul of them could open up a whole world of troubles for you including losing your job.
– Vietnhi Phuvan
Apr 11 '14 at 0:15
I don't understand how this can be put on hold as "primarily opinion-based" .... The fact that it's opinion-based is an answer! Meaning everyone can have a different opinion on the correct course of action in this situation. That is just a valid of an answer as "yes" or "no".
– Philip
Apr 11 '14 at 5:45
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Who's paying - you or your employer?
– Móż
Apr 10 '14 at 23:25
Watch out for those conflict of interest rules :) Running afoul of them could open up a whole world of troubles for you including losing your job.
– Vietnhi Phuvan
Apr 11 '14 at 0:15
I don't understand how this can be put on hold as "primarily opinion-based" .... The fact that it's opinion-based is an answer! Meaning everyone can have a different opinion on the correct course of action in this situation. That is just a valid of an answer as "yes" or "no".
– Philip
Apr 11 '14 at 5:45
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Who's paying - you or your employer?
– Móż
Apr 10 '14 at 23:25
Who's paying - you or your employer?
– Móż
Apr 10 '14 at 23:25
Watch out for those conflict of interest rules :) Running afoul of them could open up a whole world of troubles for you including losing your job.
– Vietnhi Phuvan
Apr 11 '14 at 0:15
Watch out for those conflict of interest rules :) Running afoul of them could open up a whole world of troubles for you including losing your job.
– Vietnhi Phuvan
Apr 11 '14 at 0:15
I don't understand how this can be put on hold as "primarily opinion-based" .... The fact that it's opinion-based is an answer! Meaning everyone can have a different opinion on the correct course of action in this situation. That is just a valid of an answer as "yes" or "no".
– Philip
Apr 11 '14 at 5:45
I don't understand how this can be put on hold as "primarily opinion-based" .... The fact that it's opinion-based is an answer! Meaning everyone can have a different opinion on the correct course of action in this situation. That is just a valid of an answer as "yes" or "no".
– Philip
Apr 11 '14 at 5:45
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First, be VERY cautious about drinking with clients and vendors. It may be well-intentioned, but they could be trying to manipulate you and make promises on your company's behalf while you are not in full control of your faculties. They may be also trying to get you to reveal confidential information.
That being said, I have found that an appropriate response is to order some "bar food" and pay for it. That slows down the drinking while not appearing to be a "freeloader" on the bar tab.
Finally, it is well worth your time to peruse your employee handbook about accepting meals / gifts from clients. And, as always, be sure your supervisor is well-informed about all your planned off-hours interactions with customers.
answered Apr 10 '14 at 22:35
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Definitely check company policy. Be especially careful if the customer is in any way a government contract; the rules in that case tend to be EXTREMELY strict to prevent any appearance of undue influence.
– keshlam
Apr 11 '14 at 1:49
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All good advice here, but in many companies/cultures having a few drinks with clients is expected. You need to do two very import things that haven't been mentioned.
1) Understand your companies policy regarding drinks (or other after hours meetings) with clients.
2) If you do have drinks, know your limits and don't pass them. A few drinks is one thing, but going over your limit is something else entirely.
answered Apr 11 '14 at 1:49
Steve
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This does not make sense. If somebody says "I'll get the first round" it is implied that there will be more rounds and that the speaker's offer does not extend to those future rounds.
If, however, you say "the drinks are on me" you are volunteering to buy a round of drinks with no obligation for people to buy a drink in return.
The best idea is to accept the drink and then, when the client has drunk about 3/4 of his drink, ask if he wants another drink. Do not leave it to the point where you are both looking at empty glasses! If he beats you to it and goes to order another round, then quickly stop him and say "No, it's my round!"
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3 Answers
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active
oldest
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active
oldest
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active
oldest
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up vote
14
down vote
accepted
First, be VERY cautious about drinking with clients and vendors. It may be well-intentioned, but they could be trying to manipulate you and make promises on your company's behalf while you are not in full control of your faculties. They may be also trying to get you to reveal confidential information.
That being said, I have found that an appropriate response is to order some "bar food" and pay for it. That slows down the drinking while not appearing to be a "freeloader" on the bar tab.
Finally, it is well worth your time to peruse your employee handbook about accepting meals / gifts from clients. And, as always, be sure your supervisor is well-informed about all your planned off-hours interactions with customers.
answered Apr 10 '14 at 22:35
Wesley Long
45k15100161
Definitely check company policy. Be especially careful if the customer is in any way a government contract; the rules in that case tend to be EXTREMELY strict to prevent any appearance of undue influence.
– keshlam
Apr 11 '14 at 1:49
add a comment |Â
up vote
14
down vote
accepted
First, be VERY cautious about drinking with clients and vendors. It may be well-intentioned, but they could be trying to manipulate you and make promises on your company's behalf while you are not in full control of your faculties. They may be also trying to get you to reveal confidential information.
That being said, I have found that an appropriate response is to order some "bar food" and pay for it. That slows down the drinking while not appearing to be a "freeloader" on the bar tab.
Finally, it is well worth your time to peruse your employee handbook about accepting meals / gifts from clients. And, as always, be sure your supervisor is well-informed about all your planned off-hours interactions with customers.
answered Apr 10 '14 at 22:35
Wesley Long
45k15100161
Definitely check company policy. Be especially careful if the customer is in any way a government contract; the rules in that case tend to be EXTREMELY strict to prevent any appearance of undue influence.
– keshlam
Apr 11 '14 at 1:49
add a comment |Â
up vote
14
down vote
accepted
up vote
14
down vote
accepted
First, be VERY cautious about drinking with clients and vendors. It may be well-intentioned, but they could be trying to manipulate you and make promises on your company's behalf while you are not in full control of your faculties. They may be also trying to get you to reveal confidential information.
That being said, I have found that an appropriate response is to order some "bar food" and pay for it. That slows down the drinking while not appearing to be a "freeloader" on the bar tab.
Finally, it is well worth your time to peruse your employee handbook about accepting meals / gifts from clients. And, as always, be sure your supervisor is well-informed about all your planned off-hours interactions with customers.
answered Apr 10 '14 at 22:35
Wesley Long
45k15100161
First, be VERY cautious about drinking with clients and vendors. It may be well-intentioned, but they could be trying to manipulate you and make promises on your company's behalf while you are not in full control of your faculties. They may be also trying to get you to reveal confidential information.
That being said, I have found that an appropriate response is to order some "bar food" and pay for it. That slows down the drinking while not appearing to be a "freeloader" on the bar tab.
Finally, it is well worth your time to peruse your employee handbook about accepting meals / gifts from clients. And, as always, be sure your supervisor is well-informed about all your planned off-hours interactions with customers.
answered Apr 10 '14 at 22:35
Wesley Long
45k15100161
answered Apr 10 '14 at 22:35
Wesley Long
45k15100161
answered Apr 10 '14 at 22:35
Wesley Long
45k15100161
answered Apr 10 '14 at 22:35
Wesley Long
45k15100161
45k15100161
Definitely check company policy. Be especially careful if the customer is in any way a government contract; the rules in that case tend to be EXTREMELY strict to prevent any appearance of undue influence.
– keshlam
Apr 11 '14 at 1:49
add a comment |Â
Definitely check company policy. Be especially careful if the customer is in any way a government contract; the rules in that case tend to be EXTREMELY strict to prevent any appearance of undue influence.
– keshlam
Apr 11 '14 at 1:49
Definitely check company policy. Be especially careful if the customer is in any way a government contract; the rules in that case tend to be EXTREMELY strict to prevent any appearance of undue influence.
– keshlam
Apr 11 '14 at 1:49
Definitely check company policy. Be especially careful if the customer is in any way a government contract; the rules in that case tend to be EXTREMELY strict to prevent any appearance of undue influence.
– keshlam
Apr 11 '14 at 1:49
add a comment |Â
up vote
1
down vote
All good advice here, but in many companies/cultures having a few drinks with clients is expected. You need to do two very import things that haven't been mentioned.
1) Understand your companies policy regarding drinks (or other after hours meetings) with clients.
2) If you do have drinks, know your limits and don't pass them. A few drinks is one thing, but going over your limit is something else entirely.
answered Apr 11 '14 at 1:49
Steve
3,70611127
add a comment |Â
up vote
1
down vote
All good advice here, but in many companies/cultures having a few drinks with clients is expected. You need to do two very import things that haven't been mentioned.
1) Understand your companies policy regarding drinks (or other after hours meetings) with clients.
2) If you do have drinks, know your limits and don't pass them. A few drinks is one thing, but going over your limit is something else entirely.
answered Apr 11 '14 at 1:49
Steve
3,70611127
add a comment |Â
up vote
1
down vote
up vote
1
down vote
All good advice here, but in many companies/cultures having a few drinks with clients is expected. You need to do two very import things that haven't been mentioned.
1) Understand your companies policy regarding drinks (or other after hours meetings) with clients.
2) If you do have drinks, know your limits and don't pass them. A few drinks is one thing, but going over your limit is something else entirely.
answered Apr 11 '14 at 1:49
Steve
3,70611127
All good advice here, but in many companies/cultures having a few drinks with clients is expected. You need to do two very import things that haven't been mentioned.
1) Understand your companies policy regarding drinks (or other after hours meetings) with clients.
2) If you do have drinks, know your limits and don't pass them. A few drinks is one thing, but going over your limit is something else entirely.
answered Apr 11 '14 at 1:49
Steve
3,70611127
answered Apr 11 '14 at 1:49
Steve
3,70611127
answered Apr 11 '14 at 1:49
Steve
3,70611127
answered Apr 11 '14 at 1:49
Steve
3,70611127
3,70611127
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This does not make sense. If somebody says "I'll get the first round" it is implied that there will be more rounds and that the speaker's offer does not extend to those future rounds.
If, however, you say "the drinks are on me" you are volunteering to buy a round of drinks with no obligation for people to buy a drink in return.
The best idea is to accept the drink and then, when the client has drunk about 3/4 of his drink, ask if he wants another drink. Do not leave it to the point where you are both looking at empty glasses! If he beats you to it and goes to order another round, then quickly stop him and say "No, it's my round!"
edited Dec 19 '14 at 20:43
starsplusplus
1,2741220
answered Apr 11 '14 at 3:49
user18674
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up vote
-2
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This does not make sense. If somebody says "I'll get the first round" it is implied that there will be more rounds and that the speaker's offer does not extend to those future rounds.
If, however, you say "the drinks are on me" you are volunteering to buy a round of drinks with no obligation for people to buy a drink in return.
The best idea is to accept the drink and then, when the client has drunk about 3/4 of his drink, ask if he wants another drink. Do not leave it to the point where you are both looking at empty glasses! If he beats you to it and goes to order another round, then quickly stop him and say "No, it's my round!"
edited Dec 19 '14 at 20:43
starsplusplus
1,2741220
answered Apr 11 '14 at 3:49
user18674
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up vote
-2
down vote
up vote
-2
down vote
This does not make sense. If somebody says "I'll get the first round" it is implied that there will be more rounds and that the speaker's offer does not extend to those future rounds.
If, however, you say "the drinks are on me" you are volunteering to buy a round of drinks with no obligation for people to buy a drink in return.
The best idea is to accept the drink and then, when the client has drunk about 3/4 of his drink, ask if he wants another drink. Do not leave it to the point where you are both looking at empty glasses! If he beats you to it and goes to order another round, then quickly stop him and say "No, it's my round!"
edited Dec 19 '14 at 20:43
starsplusplus
1,2741220
answered Apr 11 '14 at 3:49
user18674
1
This does not make sense. If somebody says "I'll get the first round" it is implied that there will be more rounds and that the speaker's offer does not extend to those future rounds.
If, however, you say "the drinks are on me" you are volunteering to buy a round of drinks with no obligation for people to buy a drink in return.
The best idea is to accept the drink and then, when the client has drunk about 3/4 of his drink, ask if he wants another drink. Do not leave it to the point where you are both looking at empty glasses! If he beats you to it and goes to order another round, then quickly stop him and say "No, it's my round!"
edited Dec 19 '14 at 20:43
starsplusplus
1,2741220
answered Apr 11 '14 at 3:49
user18674
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edited Dec 19 '14 at 20:43
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edited Dec 19 '14 at 20:43
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edited Dec 19 '14 at 20:43
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answered Apr 11 '14 at 3:49
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answered Apr 11 '14 at 3:49
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answered Apr 11 '14 at 3:49
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Who's paying - you or your employer?
– Móż
Apr 10 '14 at 23:25
Watch out for those conflict of interest rules :) Running afoul of them could open up a whole world of troubles for you including losing your job.
– Vietnhi Phuvan
Apr 11 '14 at 0:15
I don't understand how this can be put on hold as "primarily opinion-based" .... The fact that it's opinion-based is an answer! Meaning everyone can have a different opinion on the correct course of action in this situation. That is just a valid of an answer as "yes" or "no".
– Philip
Apr 11 '14 at 5:45