Who should pay the tab?
Who should pay the tab?
Whether your travel partners are men, women, co-workers, bosses, or staff who report to you, you'll be confronted with the issue of covering travel expenses such as cabs and restaurants. Obviously, if such expenses are eventually going to be covered by tile company, its lot a matter of "playing host," but following corporate guidelines.
Typically, the senior employee in the group pays for the meals and travel expenses of the others. If your boss is along, he or she ought to cover the bill. The boss will most likely be carrying a corporate credit card.
When traveling with co-workers, you may all decide to take turns covering the expenses. But it's wise to be prepared to pay for any expenses that come up. Be sure you have adequate cash or credit card coverage. I've made the mistake of not bringing enough cash or a credit card with me and it was embarrassing to turn to associates for cash to cover the bill.