Comments on: It’s on me! http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/01/17/its-on-me/ Quick Sprout is a digital marketing and business blog based on the experiences of an entrepreneur, Neil Patel. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 03:51:26 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Ollie http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/01/17/its-on-me/#comment-96742 Ollie Sun, 06 Nov 2011 04:40:29 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/01/17/its-on-me/#comment-96742 Clear, inrfomtiave, simple. Could I send you some e-hugs? Clear, inrfomtiave, simple. Could I send you some e-hugs?

]]> By: Neil Patel http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/01/17/its-on-me/#comment-84808 Neil Patel Wed, 25 May 2011 19:24:46 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/01/17/its-on-me/#comment-84808 Definitely. What comes around goes around, and if it doesn't that okay as well. Character is what you do when there is no immediate benefit to yourself. I call it Karma :) Definitely. What comes around goes around, and if it doesn’t that okay as well. Character is what you do when there is no immediate benefit to yourself. I call it Karma :)

]]> By: Sundip http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/01/17/its-on-me/#comment-84787 Sundip Wed, 25 May 2011 04:43:45 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/01/17/its-on-me/#comment-84787 This is essentially an pseudo investment you make for yourself in hopes for returns later. It's also effective in helping with your services for someone (helping a friend move, giving them a ride somewhere out of the way, doing something above and beyond your responsibilities to make your manager look good). It's sort of an invisible form of indebtedness that can certainly go your way. I've done it before and it does help, either it be for networking or personal purposes! This is essentially an pseudo investment you make for yourself in hopes for returns later. It’s also effective in helping with your services for someone (helping a friend move, giving them a ride somewhere out of the way, doing something above and beyond your responsibilities to make your manager look good). It’s sort of an invisible form of indebtedness that can certainly go your way. I’ve done it before and it does help, either it be for networking or personal purposes!

]]> By: Neil Patel http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/01/17/its-on-me/#comment-73388 Neil Patel Wed, 22 Sep 2010 15:42:36 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/01/17/its-on-me/#comment-73388 Yes, it's the law of reciprocity. Yes, it’s the law of reciprocity.

]]> By: sell textbooks http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/01/17/its-on-me/#comment-73226 sell textbooks Mon, 20 Sep 2010 19:05:56 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/01/17/its-on-me/#comment-73226 That is a really interesting tactic. What a creative way to think about it. Of course it would make the person get more creative on how to get you back if you avoid letting them pick up the tab. That is a really interesting tactic. What a creative way to think about it. Of course it would make the person get more creative on how to get you back if you avoid letting them pick up the tab.

]]> By: Neil Patel http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/01/17/its-on-me/#comment-68108 Neil Patel Tue, 15 Jun 2010 04:13:40 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/01/17/its-on-me/#comment-68108 don't expect a favor, do things out of your own kindness don’t expect a favor, do things out of your own kindness

]]> By: Inner Game http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/01/17/its-on-me/#comment-68020 Inner Game Fri, 11 Jun 2010 23:19:14 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/01/17/its-on-me/#comment-68020 that is as old as time, you get a favor from someone you pay with the same coin, it like of mr corleone were giving old schcool lessons jaja that is as old as time, you get a favor from someone you pay with the same coin, it like of mr corleone were giving old schcool lessons jaja

]]> By: Neil Patel http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/01/17/its-on-me/#comment-54613 Neil Patel Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:23:38 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/01/17/its-on-me/#comment-54613 It should so please do share with us your experiences. It should so please do share with us your experiences.

]]> By: Ibrahim | ZenCollegeLife.com http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/01/17/its-on-me/#comment-54603 Ibrahim | ZenCollegeLife.com Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:39:37 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/01/17/its-on-me/#comment-54603 Pure genius. It makes perfect sense. I'm going to try this as often as possible, and I believe that it will make a serious difference in my life! Pure genius. It makes perfect sense. I’m going to try this as often as possible, and I believe that it will make a serious difference in my life!

]]> By: Beginner’s Guide to Attending Conferences http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/01/17/its-on-me/#comment-52980 Beginner’s Guide to Attending Conferences Wed, 16 Sep 2009 22:19:57 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/01/17/its-on-me/#comment-52980 [...] Once the dinner is over and the bill comes around, make sure you pay for it. [...] [...] Once the dinner is over and the bill comes around, make sure you pay for it. [...]

]]> By: Neil Patel http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/01/17/its-on-me/#comment-52137 Neil Patel Thu, 03 Sep 2009 19:22:26 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/01/17/its-on-me/#comment-52137 lol, with family it's not so much the big deal. It's ideally used when you're in networking meetings. lol, with family it’s not so much the big deal. It’s ideally used when you’re in networking meetings.

]]> By: Damon Day http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/01/17/its-on-me/#comment-52074 Damon Day Wed, 02 Sep 2009 23:22:13 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/01/17/its-on-me/#comment-52074 Great points Neal. Typically I will reach for the check when we go out with friends. However most of my friends will then insist on at least paying half. Or they will insist on getting it next time. But it is definitely a good gesture to pick it up and not ignore it like you didn't see it or something. The only exception is when we go out with my parents or grandparents. Let me tell you my grandfather will throw down if you don't let him pay the bill :-). He is a world war 2 vet so I don't push it. I protest though :-) Of course whenever I meet a client for lunch or coffee or something of that nature, I will always get the bill. Great points Neal. Typically I will reach for the check when we go out with friends. However most of my friends will then insist on at least paying half. Or they will insist on getting it next time. But it is definitely a good gesture to pick it up and not ignore it like you didn’t see it or something. The only exception is when we go out with my parents or grandparents. Let me tell you my grandfather will throw down if you don’t let him pay the bill :-) . He is a world war 2 vet so I don’t push it. I protest though :-)

Of course whenever I meet a client for lunch or coffee or something of that nature, I will always get the bill.

]]> By: Neil Patel http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/01/17/its-on-me/#comment-49939 Neil Patel Fri, 24 Jul 2009 06:15:46 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/01/17/its-on-me/#comment-49939 I've done this for many years, so I'm just speaking from experience :) I’ve done this for many years, so I’m just speaking from experience :)

]]> By: cash loans uk http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/01/17/its-on-me/#comment-49007 cash loans uk Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:15:48 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/01/17/its-on-me/#comment-49007 This is one post where I wouldnt totally agree with you. I believe even though people may want to return the favour, the ROI as you mention may not be as much. This is one post where I wouldnt totally agree with you. I believe even though people may want to return the favour, the ROI as you mention may not be as much.

]]> By: Neil Patel http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/01/17/its-on-me/#comment-44997 Neil Patel Fri, 27 Feb 2009 00:02:02 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/01/17/its-on-me/#comment-44997 I am not sure if you have to let people to abuse you. You should never let that be the case. I am not sure if you have to let people to abuse you. You should never let that be the case.

]]> By: Jonathon http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/01/17/its-on-me/#comment-44976 Jonathon Thu, 26 Feb 2009 23:25:30 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/01/17/its-on-me/#comment-44976 I agree I have the same. That's why we all have to learn how to let other people abuse our generosity; we all have to embrace being a person of velvet and steel. I agree I have the same. That’s why we all have to learn how to let other people abuse our generosity; we all have to embrace being a person of velvet and steel.

]]> By: Neil Patel http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/01/17/its-on-me/#comment-43894 Neil Patel Wed, 04 Feb 2009 20:06:18 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/01/17/its-on-me/#comment-43894 That sucks. I hate when people do those type of things. That sucks. I hate when people do those type of things.

]]> By: Motorcycles for sale http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/01/17/its-on-me/#comment-43859 Motorcycles for sale Wed, 04 Feb 2009 08:20:03 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/01/17/its-on-me/#comment-43859 I thnk its a great idea when dealing with honest people... But I have a friend who always schemes to get the other person to pick up the tab. Even when v go out for eating or any other reason, she loves to claim she left her wallet or other such tricks...:) I thnk its a great idea when dealing with honest people… But I have a friend who always schemes to get the other person to pick up the tab. Even when v go out for eating or any other reason, she loves to claim she left her wallet or other such tricks…:)

]]> By: Neil Patel http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/01/17/its-on-me/#comment-22045 Neil Patel Wed, 16 Apr 2008 04:32:29 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/01/17/its-on-me/#comment-22045 LOL, I just had a problem with a cab driver as well. I was in Germany and took a cab to my hotel from the airport. The thing I did not know was it was a 3 minute cab ride and the cab driver was upset because the ride was not long. He threw his GPS system on the ground in anger even though I said I was sorry and would tip him greatly before hand. I guess people like that deserve no tip. LOL, I just had a problem with a cab driver as well. I was in Germany and took a cab to my hotel from the airport. The thing I did not know was it was a 3 minute cab ride and the cab driver was upset because the ride was not long. He threw his GPS system on the ground in anger even though I said I was sorry and would tip him greatly before hand.

I guess people like that deserve no tip.

]]> By: Mo http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/01/17/its-on-me/#comment-21992 Mo Tue, 15 Apr 2008 06:33:39 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/01/17/its-on-me/#comment-21992 Heh... tipping is always contentious issue when I'm out with family. They hate tipping. I'll tip if the service and food is good, but more often than not I tend not to. I'm sure a lot of it is because they (the server) figures "he's Indian. He won't tip us anyway, so lets treat him like crap.". Too bad, so sad for you. I had the same problem with a cab driver some time ago. He was all pissed that I used him to transport cargo instead of people and the entire trip he moaned and groaned about it. I wasn't going to tip him, but in the end decided to show him how much of a jerk he was and gave him a $1.00. I told him that had he been nicer instead of complaining, I'd have given him the difference between the charge for transporting people versus cargo -- which would have been $50.00 or so. Mo Heh… tipping is always contentious issue when I’m out with family. They hate tipping.

I’ll tip if the service and food is good, but more often than not I tend not to. I’m sure a lot of it is because they (the server) figures “he’s Indian. He won’t tip us anyway, so lets treat him like crap.”.

Too bad, so sad for you.

I had the same problem with a cab driver some time ago. He was all pissed that I used him to transport cargo instead of people and the entire trip he moaned and groaned about it.

I wasn’t going to tip him, but in the end decided to show him how much of a jerk he was and gave him a $1.00. I told him that had he been nicer instead of complaining, I’d have given him the difference between the charge for transporting people versus cargo — which would have been $50.00 or so.

Mo

]]> By: Justin Chelf http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/01/17/its-on-me/#comment-20665 Justin Chelf Fri, 21 Mar 2008 00:57:36 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/01/17/its-on-me/#comment-20665 I do this as well and you would be so supirsed how many times later down the road it comes back to you in a huge way! I do this as well and you would be so supirsed how many times later down the road it comes back to you in a huge way!

]]> By: Jeff http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/01/17/its-on-me/#comment-20021 Jeff Sun, 09 Mar 2008 09:00:35 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/01/17/its-on-me/#comment-20021 I mean $120 I mean $120

]]> By: Jeff http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/01/17/its-on-me/#comment-20020 Jeff Sun, 09 Mar 2008 09:00:12 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/01/17/its-on-me/#comment-20020 Ahh....I thought the 180$ was 20$. Thanks Ahh….I thought the 180$ was 20$. Thanks

]]> By: Neil Patel http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/01/17/its-on-me/#comment-20019 Neil Patel Sun, 09 Mar 2008 08:57:41 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/01/17/its-on-me/#comment-20019 180 + 10 + 735 = 925 before tax 180 + 10 + 735 = 925 before tax

]]> By: Jeff http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/01/17/its-on-me/#comment-20015 Jeff Sun, 09 Mar 2008 02:08:48 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/01/17/its-on-me/#comment-20015 How come the bill doesn't add up? I get 865$ before tax How come the bill doesn’t add up? I get 865$ before tax

]]> By: Neil Patel http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/01/17/its-on-me/#comment-17656 Neil Patel Thu, 07 Feb 2008 15:41:32 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/01/17/its-on-me/#comment-17656 I don't think it is a confidence thing, but more so an obligation. Many people feel that if someone else does something for you, them in return. Or even worse, that you owe them for the meal. I don’t think it is a confidence thing, but more so an obligation. Many people feel that if someone else does something for you, them in return. Or even worse, that you owe them for the meal.

]]> By: JB http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/01/17/its-on-me/#comment-17632 JB Thu, 07 Feb 2008 10:28:01 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/01/17/its-on-me/#comment-17632 one aspect of giving and receiving that I notice some people, particularly selflessly generous people, seem to struggle with, is actually accepting generosity in return. being open to people talking you up, or sending good things your way, is a hurdle for some people. maybe it is a confidence thing. what do you think neil? one aspect of giving and receiving that I notice some people, particularly selflessly generous people, seem to struggle with, is actually accepting generosity in return.
being open to people talking you up, or sending good things your way, is a hurdle for some people.
maybe it is a confidence thing. what do you think neil?

]]> By: Neil Patel http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/01/17/its-on-me/#comment-17511 Neil Patel Wed, 06 Feb 2008 00:03:32 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/01/17/its-on-me/#comment-17511 Thanks for the 101 lesson. I'll have to do more research on this principle. Thanks for the 101 lesson. I’ll have to do more research on this principle.

]]> By: pennfair http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/01/17/its-on-me/#comment-17477 pennfair Tue, 05 Feb 2008 15:49:54 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/01/17/its-on-me/#comment-17477 The theory is based on the Principile of Market Generosity (Fairhurst et al)1986, that it is not how big the gift or promotionits the lack of obvious ulterior motive. So when we receive a "gift" from a store without any purchase, it has more long term effect than if we must perfom or buy something to qualify. Similarly a friendly card given not for valentines day but just because "I felt like it" would have substatialy more effect. The theory is based on the Principile of Market Generosity (Fairhurst et al)1986, that it is not how big the gift or promotionits the lack of obvious ulterior motive. So when we receive a “gift” from a store without any purchase, it has more long term effect than if we must perfom or buy something to qualify. Similarly a friendly card given not for valentines day but just because “I felt like it” would have substatialy more effect.

]]> By: Neil Patel http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/01/17/its-on-me/#comment-17392 Neil Patel Mon, 04 Feb 2008 16:49:43 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/01/17/its-on-me/#comment-17392 It is the little things that make a big impact. When I get expensive gifts it usually does not have the same impact as thoughtful ones. It is the little things that make a big impact. When I get expensive gifts it usually does not have the same impact as thoughtful ones.

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