A few questions about "going drinking" in a group

[HamburgerBoy]

I agree with that, but I really don't want to spend more than ~$20 regardless. It should be a group entirely composed of grad students living on stipends, so I'm hoping they have the same idea. If not, the event simply goes beyond my means and that will be that.

 

[Sheep]

This can't possibly be real. It has to be someone's psychology experiment to gauge reactions from an internet forum.

 

[JulesMaximus]

So, how was your date? Did you let him get to first base at least?

 

[slag]

To be honest I think I may have misinterpreted the goal of this meeting. In some correspondences it's actually referred to as "having a drink", singular, and while I'd imagine that there isn't a set-in-stone upper limit, I don't think we're going there to get shitfaced. It'll be me, one guy I know slightly, and a few of his friends that I don't know at all. I'm a lightweight (2 beers over an hour or two will easily get me a bit tipsy) so I'm hoping $20 is sufficient.

And just so you know, some of their infractions involved a meat cooler being at room temperature, mold growth in the taps, and spoiled food. Not your run of the mill dented cans or insufficient lighting.

I think its good to get out. Hope you have a great time.

 

[mikeford]

$20 goes poof.

$3 to $5 per drink.
$6 appetizer.

Not quite enough left for entree and tip.

 

[Vdubchaos]

$20 goes poof.

$3 to $5 per drink.
$6 appetizer.

Not quite enough left for entree and tip.

Then you go home hungry hheh

 

[MotionMan]

To be honest I think I may have misinterpreted the goal of this meeting. In some correspondences it's actually referred to as "having a drink", singular, and while I'd imagine that there isn't a set-in-stone upper limit, I don't think we're going there to get shitfaced. It'll be me, one guy I know slightly, and a few of his friends that I don't know at all. I'm a lightweight (2 beers over an hour or two will easily get me a bit tipsy) so I'm hoping $20 is sufficient.

And just so you know, some of their infractions involved a meat cooler being at room temperature, mold growth in the taps, and spoiled food. Not your run of the mill dented cans or insufficient lighting.

A business man from New York decided to quit his job and buy a 200 acre spread in Montana.

One day while out riding his horse, he came across another man on horseback. The man told him he was his next door neighbor and he was having a get-together the coming weekend.

He said: “I have to warn you though, there will be a lot of drinking at this party.”

The city slicker said “No problem.”

“Well, There will probably be some fighting too.”

“I think I can handle myself,” claimed the new neighbor.

“There will also be sex going on.”

“No problem,” he responded.

As he rode off, he turned and asked the party host. “By the way, what should I wear at the party”

The man, responded “Oh, it don't matter, It's only going to be me and you!”

MotionMan

 

[HamburgerBoy]

$20 goes poof.

$3 to $5 per drink.
$6 appetizer.

Not quite enough left for entree and tip.

There won't be any appetizers involved, as this isn't exactly a restaurant. A taco is $2. 3 beers max for me (most likely just 2), ~$3 each. Easily enough for a 20% tip.

 

[fleshconsumed]

This can't possibly be real. It has to be someone's psychology experiment to gauge reactions from an internet forum.

Unless the op is playing a long game of troll, I think it's real given his recent posts in the following L&R thread: http://forums.anandtech.com/showpost.php?p=35574881&postcount=16

I'm guessing he's trying to change that, so I would suggest people stop laughing and help him out.

There won't be any appetizers involved, as this isn't exactly a restaurant. A taco is $2. 3 beers max for me (most likely just 2), ~$3 each. Easily enough for a 20% tip.

Going out, especially for drinks, tends to be more expensive than the name implies. There will be appetizers at least, couple of drinks, and often a full mean if people are hungry. Get another twenty.

 

[iRONic]

On the walk to the place I think I might just say something like "I don't want to be that guy, but I saw some stuff about their C health inspection rating, and I'm really paranoid about germs, have they fixed that since then?"

Christ... Enjoy your night out all by yourself.

 

[cbrunny]

I thought about vegetarian, but was worried because of the likelihood of raw veggies or salsa, at least as a component. Are there vegetarian dishes that are always thoroughly cooked?

I'll work on the cash issue. The food is apparently quite cheap, so $15 for a small meal, a couple drinks, and tip will hopefully be more than enough.

Where are you going to eat? Around here, that would be $6/drink, lets say $12 for a meal (hella cheap at a restaurant), 13% tax plus 15% tip... If you had two drinks, you'd be over $30.

 

[jaedaliu]

Unless the op is playing a long game of troll, I think it's real given his recent posts in the following L&R thread: http://forums.anandtech.com/showpost.php?p=35574881&postcount=16

I'm guessing he's trying to change that, so I would suggest people stop laughing and help him out.

FINE!

You're good. Your $20 will get you through the night..... As long as nobody's buying shots for everyone. If they start doing that, it'll be your turn soon.

But even if they do, and you don't find a way to let them know you can't afford it, your credit card will work too. Just don't be the last one there if you opened a tab (opening a tab means they hold onto the card and run it when you leave. Otherwise, they run each transaction as you order at the bar)

 

[HamburgerBoy]

Just got back, wasn't the alcohol extravaganza some people were predicting. Had a $2.50 taco and a $3 beer, and the guy that invited me paid for the group (just three of us total) anyways. Good experience, we just talked about some random stuff from school to games to music and discovered one was a big Kate Bush fan which was cool. The single beer (plus a little of another guy's beer) was enough to get me buzzed and now I'm drinking rum. I was too afraid to say anything about the food, but since they said they eat there all the time and since the taco was nice and hot, I didn't care. Overall, good experience.

 

[HamburgerBoy]

Oh yeah and the guy that invited me told me he was a bit hesitant to at first because he thought I was a Mormon, lol (so many people tjink I'm a Mormon lol).

 

[KlokWyze]

wow.

should we explain how to breathe too?

 

[lxskllr]

Just got back, wasn't the alcohol extravaganza some people were predicting. Had a $2.50 taco and a $3 beer, and the guy that invited me paid for the group (just three of us total) anyways. Good experience, we just talked about some random stuff from school to games to music and discovered one was a big Kate Bush fan which was cool. The single beer (plus a little of another guy's beer) was enough to get me buzzed and now I'm drinking rum. I was too afraid to say anything about the food, but since they said they eat there all the time and since the taco was nice and hot, I didn't care. Overall, good experience.

You're a cheap date. How was the buttsecks?

 

[HamburgerBoy]

None so far, but one did hint at the beneficial properties of semen enemas.

 

[schneiderguy]

Oh yeah and the guy that invited me told me he was a bit hesitant to at first because he thought I was a Mormon, lol (so many people tjink I'm a Mormon lol).

Are you Mormon, Hamburgerboy? D:

 

[dbk]

Good for you, man. Baby steps.

 

[HamburgerBoy]

Are you Mormon, Hamburgerboy? D:

Would you think any less of me for it if I was? :'(

 

[schneiderguy]

Would you think any less of me for it if I was? :'(

No, I'm looking for a qt Mormon to make babbies with.

 

[HamburgerBoy]

I'll sub nicely until one comes along :wub:

 

[schneiderguy]

I'll sub nicely until one comes along :wub:

I know you're a qt, but you still haven't answered whether you're Mormon or not

 

[Sluggo]

This whole thing was about going out for beers with a couple of guys?

OP made it sound like a huge group of people out drinking and eating, which makes it difficult to figure a bill.

Total of three people? FFS.

 

[HamburgerBoy]

This whole thing was about going out for beers with a couple of guys?

OP made it sound like a huge group of people out drinking and eating, which makes it difficult to figure a bill.

Total of three people? FFS.

There were two no-shows. I'm sorry if I have misled you. Regardless, the experience was still completely new to me.