I've never had a dinner date with a provider, but have one scheduled. I was wondering about the proper etiquette for the donation. We're arriving separately, so it seems risky from my point of view to give it to her before we're back at my hotel. However, I don't want it to ruin our time together if she's expecting it right away. It's also a bit of a mood killer to have to discuss it with her.Just a few thoughts:
Is there an accepted standard operating procedure for this or should I just try to read the situation and adapt? Originally Posted by Dj69
--If you don't trust her enough to not take your money and run, why are you seeing her? Serious question. I always have a small gift and include it in with the card or gift, presented some appropriate time at the restaurant.
--But if you have doubts, there is no perfect answer. There will always be risk on someone's part. I would give it to her as soon as you get to the room. It is a reasonable compromise, and she should not object strenuously because up to that point all she has invested is some time to have a presumably nice dinner.