Pay normal price. Turn down the offer of a discount, to not seem cheap. if they offer it again, take it - to not seem rude
Pay as if you’re any other customer, trying to overpay would probably come across with a tone-deaf charity vibe IMO. Your friend is likely not an idiot, they’re able to set the correct price for whatever it is they’re selling.
OTOH Americans just love tipping, so maybe it doesn’t come across as gauche as elsewhere over there
I can see that and I agree to some degree. You should just pay the regular price. I should have phrased it as pay regular price > pay more > ask for a discount. I am not american btw, I am german.
I could have phrased that better, as I think a lot of people misunderstood my point. I agree that you should pay the regular price. Edit: Also I was mainly thinking about small businesses.
Completely depends on the nature of that business.this completely depends on the naturevof the job.
Not bad advice, just incomplete.
Why are those the only two options?
I agree!
(context: in my language a “friend’s price” is a saying for a good or cheap deal)
It’s funny to see the look on my friends faces when I say “a friend’s price, right?” and then offer them more than what it would normally cost. Usually it saves you a bunch of time or effort anyway (depending on the job), so it’s a fun and nice way to reward them for their efforts.
Doing business with friends is a good way to lose friends.
You never steal from a friend - unless it’s their spouse
