Money Moral Dilemma: How can I stop my friend 'forgetting' to buy rounds?

tain

There are a whole bunch of 'solutions' to this, and none of them are comfortable or really solve anything (I'm assuming just talking openly about it isn't an option).

• When you're buying your round in, don't offer them a drink
• Make them get the first round in
• Be confrontational and remind the group who didn't get a round in last time when you need to get a new round in
• Keep a list of who got each round in and be vocal about who is next and when a full circle of rounds have been complete
• Wait until they do buy a round in and get the most expensive drink you can find
• If they make an excuse when it's their round, joke about how they're getting in two next time

As mentioned at the start, none are really a solution beyond being confrontational and trying to embarrass them. If you're looking for a solution that doesn't do this, then you need to either just suck it up or have a private chat.

spanielson

Anyone in my group who is caught not buying rounds gets their order ignored and they get bought a Bailey's with an umbrella in it every drink until they sort themselves out.

Pollycat

spanielson wrote: »

Anyone in my group who is caught not buying rounds gets their order ignored and they get bought a Bailey's with an umbrella in it every drink until they sort themselves out.

I guess that works with everybody who doesn't like Bailey's.
Under that rule, my friend would never buy a round again. :rotfl:

AcerBen

I prefer to buy my own drinks where I can - but it's not always practical. If you're in a busy pub where you have to stand at the bar for ages to be served, it makes more sense to do rounds. But I like the idea of everyone putting in £10 at the beginning of the night.

Augustus_the_Strong

Just say, 'hey X, it's your round!' and let your other friends back you up. Any objection, and the phrase 'you tight g*t' can be utilised. Or buy your own drinks.

peeza

If a friend avoids(forgetting) buying their round, do you know of any reason for this money troubles or shyness.A kitty only works if you are all fair some might buy an extra one and drink it at the bar or even blatantly, as I have been witnessed by two bottles for themselves.The best I've seen on a regular bases ,is go to the bar order the round then go to the loo.A kitty is always the best option if there is too many many in around though some might fork out an unfair share.

JBR*

Big_Ot wrote: »

Say there are ten of you going on the trip. Each writes on a slip of paper who they choose to buy the first round. Throw them in a hat and then announce the decision.

With a bit of luck, they'll all nominate the tight-fisted !!!!!!!

REJP

Simple. Don’t buy your friend a drink when it is your round. If everyone does this, the message will sink in.

Kags53134

You’re going to Germany? Problem solved, you all pay individually for what you have. In my experience, German bars are absolutely used to the idea that when you come to pay at the end of evening there is every chance you each want to pay individually for what you drank. “Zusammen oder getrennt?” (“Altogether or separately?”) is the usual question when you ask to pay ... although maybe in more touristy places they might not ask unless you do.

sleepymans

choose your friends more wisely....fook the tightwad