Coffee Shop Q

[Part Weston]

So I ran into this girl I knew a few years ago at a friend's house earlier this week. I was radically different back then, and I probably let a good opportunity slip by then. Anyway, that's not the point. We didn't talk too much that night (kinda hard when watching movies with a bunch of other people, etc.), so I sent a message to her a couple of days later suggesting we catch up over a cup of coffee. Fast forward....We are set to met up tomorrow, and here's my question. Would it be considered poor etiquette if I didn't buy her the coffee, or is it something so trivial at this point that it is not worth worrying over? I don't want to come off as rude (I did suggest the little meeting). If anybody would like to share their opinions on picking up the bill for other occasions, that advice is welcome, too.

 

[#41]

I would pay -- but that's only because it's a frigging $3 cup of coffee / latte. If somebody makes a big deal out of it, I tell them to throw the buck into the tip jar for me.

Really, it doesn't sound like it matters either way since it's just a "meet and catch up" encounter as opposed to a date.

 

[Aragon034]

personally, i'd wait till you're at the register, see if she takes her wallet out, and if she does. jokingly tell her to **** off, i invited her so i'm paying, she can pay when she invites me somewhere. (this usually gets the cashier/barrista's attention and it's funny as hell)

this works for me quite well now. though consider the girl you're with and whether she'll get the joke or not.

Also consider whether or not you can actually pull it off, the first time i tried it was spur of the moment and i was nervous as hell and it came out all aggressive and offensive. THAT was awkward.