Sister's husband wants to flex his promotion by inviting breakfast but then gets upset about paying for what the brother ordered, even though he always eats the same thing: 'I would have happily paid the bill, like I usually do'

Don't invite if you can't afford it.There is a common conception about inviting someone out to eat. Whether it is a romantic date, a friendly gathering, or just a stop by to grab a bite, it is common to assume that the person inviting is the person paying. I do not think like that. I always assume, like loads of other people, that I will be in charge of paying for my food, no matter what the occasion is. And I like to insist on paying for my own food, as I would not order what I really want if it's expensive and someone else is paying. Is important to me to be able to eat whatever food I like. That's why I prefer to be in charge of my own bill. I also hate the preconception that men have to pay on the first date. I prefer to just pay for my things, and if somebody offers to cover the bill after I have eaten, it can be discussed. That's why, in this story, I feel like there's no one truly to blame. I get the sister's husband wanting to invite everyone out and then regretting it because it was too much. It can happen. I do not approve of later complaining to someone because they ordered what they wanted to eat, especially if they didn't know previously ordering that you were going t…

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