what to say if you want to pay for your friends?
In the following situations, what do people usually say in everyday life?? In both the formal way and the informal way.

1. you invite friends to go out for a meal, but you want them to know you will pay for it.
2. you finished a meal with friends, you want to pay for it.
3. you invite friends to go to a theater, museum, or Disneyland with you but you want them to know you will pay for it.

Thank you!

Question

what to say if you want to pay for your friends?
In the following situations, what do people usually say in everyday life?? In both the formal way and the informal way.

1. you invite friends to go out for a meal, but you want them to know you will pay for it.
2. you finished a meal with friends, you want to pay for it.
3. you invite friends to go to a theater, museum, or Disneyland with you but you want them to know you will pay for it.

Thank you!

Answer

You can say

"I want to treat you"

"it's on me"

"I've got it. Don't worry"

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Very detailed answer, thanks!

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If you want to be absolutely clear you can just say, "I will pay for it." If it is more formal and business-like, "I will cover the costs."

Most common: "I will cover it." or "It's on me." Fits situation #1 and #2.

The only thing to be sure of is that they know what you are paying for. If you want to be clear just add more clarity. Don't be afraid to say it several different ways:

"Don't worry about. I will cover it. It's on me." and you could add to be sure, "I'll pay for the meal guys."

Situation #3 is a bigger deal and so you might want to simply include the thing(s) you are paying for.

"Let's go to the theater. It's on me! I'll pay for the tickets."

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