Dodging Rounds
Discussion
One chap who works in my office, I am sure has never bought a round in his life. It only came to light about this time last year when a colleague noticed and since then it's been a running theme.
He'll walk away from the bar and pretend to be on the phone when it's his round, or when someone says "shall we have another drink?" shamelessly just agrees and waits for someone else to step forwards.
I was recently away (Spa GP) when there was a work night out, so called in the evening and arranged a round for the table back in London. This particular individual was absolutely delighted about the call and went about ordering himself and partner the most expensive cocktail.
It winds everyone up a bit now, but he is a more senior than most so nobody brings it up. We've got a work night out in a couple of weeks so i'll put him on the spot and see what happens!
I did have another colleague a few years ago who was the same, and when I raised the point loudly in front of a group it was his round he was apoplectic with rage - "why are you trying to fck me over?!".
Is that the mentality of a round dodger? Any novel/amusing ways to make sure he ends up with a round other than calling him out?
He'll walk away from the bar and pretend to be on the phone when it's his round, or when someone says "shall we have another drink?" shamelessly just agrees and waits for someone else to step forwards.
I was recently away (Spa GP) when there was a work night out, so called in the evening and arranged a round for the table back in London. This particular individual was absolutely delighted about the call and went about ordering himself and partner the most expensive cocktail.
It winds everyone up a bit now, but he is a more senior than most so nobody brings it up. We've got a work night out in a couple of weeks so i'll put him on the spot and see what happens!
I did have another colleague a few years ago who was the same, and when I raised the point loudly in front of a group it was his round he was apoplectic with rage - "why are you trying to fck me over?!".
Is that the mentality of a round dodger? Any novel/amusing ways to make sure he ends up with a round other than calling him out?
I would have no problem with a person who is tight on finances asking to sit out the rounds. I'd even make sure they still get bought drinks so they can enjoy their night out. It's more about the principle than the money.
It's the secret round dodgers who can afford it that agitate me.
It's the secret round dodgers who can afford it that agitate me.
castroses said:
Sheepshanks said:
FrankAbagnale said:
I was recently away (Spa GP) when there was a work night out, so called in the evening and arranged a round for the table back in London.
You phone in to buy a round for a night out that you're not even on? When did that become 'a thing'?
Sounds like you've as much of a problem as the round dodger.....
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