I would have done the same, actually it's pretty annoying when you do something and people keep on insisting to pay you... I did it because I wanted to, thanks for asking, but if I don't want your money just keep it :D

mOTHER THOU HAST BEEN DECEIVED

Insisting on always paying people back for gifts or generous gestures is a sign of a controlling personality. Just let go and receive.

Should just offer to get the snacks next time.

Really? This is supposed to be entertaining or interesting?

Meh. I was expecting something interesting - like finding a stash of ganja maybe? Very misleading! Bored Panda is starting to be far too click-baity with it's titles, imo.

Some of these so called "stories" are so stupid! Give us something decent to look at other than this and stuff involving cats!

Panties in a knot on all sides over a measly 20 bucks. Get over yourselves and learn how to be a gracious gift receiver.

1: I learned to just ask "are you sure?" once, then say "thank you " when a friend starts to pay for our lunch out etc. Startled a staff person in shop several times. They like it. 2: In other situations when I am really uncomfortable I ask them to put the money in their favorite charity. That usually goes nicely too.

This reminds me of the in-laws at Yum Cha. My mother-in-law would want to pay and so would her brother. They'd always be moving the docket the wait stuff record your orders on, to their side of the table so they could take it to the counter and pay. Silly thing is, they shared a family trust account and so it made no difference. Seemed more of an ego thing to be the one at the counter paying up.

My dad used to ask, "Do you have any money?" I'd show him my empty wallet, and he would protectively give me a a couple of $20's. Once after he left my roommate said, "Don't you have a lot of money in your bank account?!" Yeah, I told her, but my _wallet_ was empty.