"Getting a round in" Etiquette

Depending on your workplace i think you need to factor in people’s different disposable incomes, especially in these times. I was in same situation as OP and asked the person if they had changed their mind. They explained that things were a little tight and they wanted to prioritise spending on doing stuff with their nearest and dearest but hadn’t wanted to be unfriendly and had come out for a couple to be sociable. Fair enough if you ask me and I’d hate to think others thought badly of that person.
 
I would think that they maybe wanted more expensive drinks or just soft drinks for the rest of the night and didn't want to get into further rounds. I wouldn't over think it. You did your bit by asking.
 
Maybe they just looked down on you. Did you exhibit a slovenly demeanour? Maybe wear some of your better clothing next time?
 
I don't think they did buy him a drink did they? I read it as they declined the round and then bought drinks for themselves 2 minutes later?

If that was the case it wouldn't bother me at all, they obviously just didn't want to be tied into a round. Maybe they planned on only having one drink then leaving?
 
If I was in a round with people already and then someone else was there I knew I'd offer them a drink when it was my turn but it's an extra. I wouldn't want to be in two rounds.

I'd say that though rather than just outright declining.
 
Ah, just had a thought. Could your wife ask around and see if the couple have any Huguenot or old French Aristocracy links?
 
Just out of interest do you have the names of these people and where they drink, they sound like people I need to know
 
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