Should I offer to pay?

[lauren170]

I have been in contact with a recruiter from a company I want to work at for 9 months. I was turned down from a job 9 months ago, but she is keeping me "warm" and very friendly/helpful with other positions. I'm going to a networking event tonight that happens to be hosted at the company HQ, so I asked her if she wanted to get coffee this afternoon, to finally meet, since I will be there. She said yes.

I should offer right? I'm obviously fine to pay $-wise, but don't want to appear like I am kissing up too much.

[ladyk]

I would since you invited her. But if she says no, then split the bill.

[raangoli]

Since you invited her out, yes, I would pay. She may decline the offer, but it's nice to do it.

[ECB]

Yes, offer.

[Kristinmo]

Offer but I'm sure she will insist on paying.

[lime]

Yes, I would offer, but I wouldn't be surprised if she declined.

[lolo]

Sept 2, 2014 13:16:29 GMT -5 Kristinmo said:

Offer but I'm sure she will insist on paying.

Yup, this.

[megstoo]

I'd offer to pay but most likely she'll pick up the tab (and then expense it to the company she works for).

[aurora]

Team offer-since-you-invited, but don't be surprised if she doesn't accept.