Question on drinking etiquette?

Question on drinking etiquette?
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Welcome to Fluther. Yeah. Sounds like your friend was either confused about the evening, or confused about what it means to buy shots for someone. I’d pay them. But be wary of this in the future. Don’t accept drinks from that person, without assuming that you’re floating the bill. And. As you said, a kind conversation with the person may clear up future issues…
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