ok that’s so American it hurts and it’s actually sweet.
In Germany you apologize twice and bring a 5 euro bottle of sparkling water. In America we panic and throw a 100 euro gift card from Vapiano or whatever like we committed a war crime.
He woke you at 4 AM in your pajamas, of course he feels mortified. That card is guilt money, not payment.
Keep it. Use it. Don’t make it weird by trying to return it.
If you wanna balance it, invite him for coffee and cake next weekend. Germans do that awkward sincere thank you thing well.
Next time he locks himself out he’ll call a Schlüsseldienst that charges 200 euros and remember you were cheaper lol.
You did nothing wrong, enjoy the pasta.
ok but my american neighbor gave me is kinda overrated. after 90 mins I’m checking my phone and planning my exit. not everyone wants a 4 hour hostage situation.
can confirm, lived in Denver for 2 years and my american neighbor gave me was my daily life. spent £70 on Costco pizza just to keep up and my boyfriend still roasts me.
wait is my american neighbor gave me an everyday thing or just weekends? can’t see people doing 4 hours on Tuesday with work at 7am.