I don’t mean to hijack the thread, but I’m moving this Saturday. I’ve got three male friends, a female friend, a brother, sister, and two senior in-laws. The women are on cleaning detail. Afterward, the young men are going to my bachelor party.
Of course I’ll offer beverages during the move, just as I’ve always done, but then what? We’re going to my bachelor party. I shouldn’t have to pay for my own drinks, especially since we’re likely to get them for free from the bar anyhow. So when do we transition from “Hey, thanks for helping me move. Here’s free stuff.” to “Congrats on getting married, and thanks for inviting me. Here’s free stuff.”?
Also, do I buy them dinner or do they buy me dinner? Consider that it’s only a one-bedroom apartment (only 15 two-man furniture pieces!:)) but there will likely be an “unwelcome guest” named Irene dropping by the afternoon.