Touch is the hardest thing to maintain, when it comes to matters of money. Here are some tips from experts in financial etiquette on the best way to deal with difficult situations. In a restaurant, your friends suggest dividing the cost of food evenly, but your meal costs less. Spread the account evenly is probably the best way to handle this situation if you are dealing with people with whom you do not have frequent contact. The same thing happens if you have regular lunches with friends and the price of your food is usually almost the same as theirs. You do not want to be the person who is taking out the calculator. It is okay to ask your waiter for a separate bill before lunch if you often go out to eat with people who tend to order more expensive foods and drinks. In fact, your table companions will appreciate being able to ask for everything they want without feeling like an imposition.
You are asked to contribute to a group gift in the office, but you do not get along with that person. You are not under any obligation to participate or explain your reasons for declining the request. The organizer should not press him. Talk to your trusted colleagues if requests for money in the office become overwhelming. Most likely, they feel the same way. In that case, you might suggest modifying the practice instead of eliminating it. Such as holding an office party once a year instead of buying a gift or going out to lunch every time a classmate has a special occasion. Continue reading “Tips on financial etiquette”
