Claudia Oshry

Like, is this the type of person whenever you go, you split it even?

Like,

My best friend, Margo, we have lunch together like multiple times a week and like sometimes she pays and sometimes I pay.

It always nets out.

So if I had a gift card, I would just use it for both of us, you know?

But if I'm having lunch with a friend who like, we always just split it down the middle, we both put our cards in, maybe I wouldn't be.

But did you choose the restaurant because you have a gift card?

Oh, true.

Well, also what type of gift card are we talking about?

Is this like an Amex gift card where you can use it anywhere or a gift card to this specific place?

I think a gift card to this specific place.

Me too.

Because an Amex gift card, that's like putting down your credit card.

Agreed.

I think it just depends on the activity and the level of friendship and what's expected.

And there's no completely wrong way where it's like, oh, that is so offensive.

But maybe it would be a nice opportunity for you to treat a friend, and she'll get you back one time.

And also, how did you come about acquiring this gift card?

Did you like win it in a raffle at work or was it a gift from your grandmother?

I also feel the origin is important.