[dodsCooggipsehome]

Oh I changed my mind..u were the one who invited them right..hmm I dont know..this is interesting..

[BrodiKennedy]

Yes.....That is the question; do you think you lost face? I think not, you are not Thai and can never be. Seeing that you invited them to dinner, you should take care of the bill, but the young man felt strong enough about it, and wanted to pay, you questioned his decision but he insisted, you gave him some face, a good night was had by all....brownie points all round.

[fetesiceWaist]

No problem at all. Some of my (younger) Thai friends are that quick with their credit cards that I have resorted to pretending to go to the bathroom and surreptitiously asking the waiter/ess for the bill!
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[Misespimb]

So you just answered the question yourself; if you feel comfortable with the situation it was O.K.

Because you are the one who knows the people and you had the feeling being in this situation.

An answer with quality flavor.

Peace.