[ravagedhand]

A long-time friend of mine has opened a successful pizza shop. He is Kurdish-Iraqi and when he first came to Canada ten years ago I was one of his first best friends. I have returned to my hometown after being gone a long time and am happy to see that he has succeeded.
My problem is this: Whenever I go into the shop, he gives me free pizza or massive discounts and won't take No for an answer. I know that Kurdish people are some of the kindest and most giving people in the world, but it's starting to make me a little uncomfortable. I don't want him to start thinking that I'm going in to his place BECAUSE he's giving me deals. How do I politely and properly put a stop to his generosity while not insulting him? Knowledge of Kurdish culture would be essential for answering thie question.

[dontknownuthin]

Reciprocate - if the restaurant is closed any evenings or at lunch, invite him to your home or another restaurant that's totally different from his for a meal once in a while. Or if that won't work (restaurant owners don't have a lot of time off usually) bring him a gift. Also bring new customers to his restaurant - bring friends who are likely to return in the future to help him build his business, and talk him up to them in his presence.

[Fr_Chuck]

Yes, do't insult him by refusal, if you can afford, return his favors if possible

[ravagedhand]

These are great responses. Thank you. I will think of a reciprocal gift that would make sense, and definitely bring him new customers. I work in advertising and have a lot of contacts, so I'm sure I can help him out in this way. Thanks for the help!