Going to a coworkers wedding. We don't hang out outside of work but we do talk to each other at work. I'm bringing a date and its a sit down dinner and open bar. How much should I give?
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Oh, so many factors. Is it a sit down BBQ in their back yard, or a sit down at Guy Savoy? Is the open bar a barrel of beers, or is there a bar staff serving top shelf drinks? Might you want to be friends? Could one of you end up the other's supervisor in the future? Are you making 6 figures? All these things play a part. A general rule is around $100, less if you're very strapped for cash, some more if you're doing well, plus considering those other factors.
You didn't ask, but my unsolicited advice: you should treat this like an office party, and neither you nor your date should get drunk.