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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Be honest. “Let’s go someplace a little more low key” or “that’s out of my budget - do you want to try this new place I found?”

I’m on both sides of this - the rich relative in one side and the poor relative on the other. I have a friend who is struggling and she started declining our group outings - once we realized it, we now meet at Panera or something because being together is more important than a fancy meal. [/quote]

Different poster here, but my rich relatives really like Michelin star restaurants and won't eat at McDonalds or Panera or Chipotle, which is about all my budget could handle. Yes, they're snobs that way. :) [/quote]

Then a simple smile and “That’s out of my budget.” is all you have to say.

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And if they say my treat then graciously accept. [/quote]

I think this is it.  I just want to know that I’m paying in advance and for that to be acknowledged.  
What drives me nuts is when no one else seems to see the bill or MIL just tells the waiter to give it to DH without asking or saying thank you.  
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