Would you be offended?

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A new friend, who is also a member of our church group, has invited me for a lunch at Sambokojin ; of course it’s on her because it was her big day. I was excited because this restaurant, Sambokojin, is one of my favorite places to pig out because I have big appetite. And because they offer eat-all-you-can at a very affordable price, it's a winner. They serve the juiciest beef and savory pork belly that go well with the veggie side dishes. I had invited her first to dine at Sambokojin few weeks ago because the restaurant offered 50% anniversary discount last November 23. I told her that I had been craving for Samgyupsal.Unfortunately she could not tag along. Also, I mentioned that she gets to eat for free seven days before birthday, during her birthday , and after her birthday . She said, we should rather go on her birthday instead which was a week later. On her big day, she picked me up and yes! We ate at Samgyupsal at sambokojin.What a treat to my tummy! I missed the food there so much. When the bill came, I told her I would share for the expenses ( even though I knew it was on her). “No. It’s my birthday”, she said. “It’s okay.Here’s my share.” I replied. She looked at the notes and took them. “ Ok, if you want.” When I got home, I wondered whether my gesture was offensive or not. I was not sure if I insulted her purchasing power. If you were her, would you be offended?