Work lunch WWYD?

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I work at a university, and today I had lunch with a coworker so we could go offsite and discuss two positions I would like to apply to. The positions are in his line of work, but are in a different college within our university.

I invited him to lunch (with the clear intent of asking him about these positions). Today as we were walking over I said, "so lunch is on me since I invited you out today!" He politely declined, then at the counter (we went to COSI) I reached into my purse and he said, "no, no, it's on me!" I protested, but he paid for both of us. At the end I made sure to thank him again.

I feel a little awkward about this since I invited him out, and was pretty clearly mining him for information about the jobs. We were friendly, but it wasn't really a social lunch. I sent him an email afterwards to thank him again for lunch and to tell him I'll get in contact with the people he recommended I speak to next.

I still feel awkward about him paying, however. Should I just let it go? I also don't want to make a big deal about it and make him feel awkward.

[lime]

Yes, let it go.

It might feel awkward now, but it won't in a week.

If you end up working for him, you can return the favor later on.

[lauren170]

Yes, let it go. He was probably happy to do it.

[raangoli]

You were polite and thanked him for the lunch treat and the information; I'd let it go.

[ECB]

Yes, let it go.