Switching It Up: Coffee Instead of a Fancy Dinner?
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>“maximum number of money signs”
they are called dollar signs, intern in investment banking
They will def pick up the check lol-they know the boat you're in financially and likely had someone do this for them.
Do not suggest coffee. Enjoy the dinner, be polite and super grateful. They aren’t going to ask you to go in for 1/2, particularly if they chose the place.
Do not do coffee , it will be seen as weird and off putting. They will pay for dinner
Don’t switch, it’s a bad reflection on you.
Worst case be prepared to wash a few dishes and bus a few trays post-dinner to cover your portion of the bill, so don’t make plans after.
Pretty much been covered above, but yeah obviously don't ask to change it LOL
Coffee or fancy dinner it doesn't really matter - there's 0% chance they expect you to pay/split this. Lightly offer as a token gesture when it comes, they will obviously not let you, then thank them when they do inevitably pay. It just looks odd you trying to pay for someone who earns multiples more than you. Dance the dance and don't take it deeply.
Also you suggesting to change at this stage is just annoying. You were given the opportunity to demonstrate proactivity to select somewhere and didn't, don't make their life more complicated once they've then booked somewhere because you feel uncomfortable. This is a serious person you're dealing with, treat them with such respect.
There is no chance a partner would allow an intern to even reach for his wallet in this situation. Dont worry abt it and definitely do not make the request.
Post text (I might want to edit or remove this later): Hi, I was selected to be mentored by a partner at a finance conglomerate, they asked to have dinner with me in NYC (I'm from the metro area). I didn't send a restaurant quickly enough because I couldn't think of a good restaurant and they booked one at a restaurant with maximum number of money signs according to Google Maps. I don't really feel comfortable since it seems super costly, and I wanted to ask to get coffee instead. What would you suggest I do, and any advice on making this request?
maybe also go for one of the cheaper items on the menu
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