Originally Posted by
rickair7777
I was in the same boat, just roll with it to avoid awkwardness. Pay it forward when the time comes. If I flew with bros who I had known for a while and knew my situation, I'd just pick up the tab the next time.
I get the idea of rolling with it. But there were a few times where I d fly with one of these "must buy the drinks" captains again and they d have something else to do and I couldn t help but think they were saying to themselves "there's that FO that runs up an expensive bar tab... I better find something else to do!"
How about this: if you re a captain that thinks you should buy the drinks, say so before anyone orders. It gives everyone a chance to sort out expectations.