So a colleague took me out to a very nice lunch in Newport Beach, CA. Coincidentally, she picks an Idine place, and as she plucks down cash to pay the bill, I visualize 700 miles flying out the window. It took all of my self-restraint to keep my Amex walleted. Maybe with close friends you can explain Idine, but with acquaintances, IMO, it’s a slap in the face of their generosity.

However, now I know where I can take her out.