<prompt> Human: Can someone settle an argument for me? Ive worked in the travel industry in some form for years. Im trying to explain to my boyfriend that a per diem is your pay for being out of your home state, working out of a hotel or wherever, and is more of a bonus than a reimbursement for expenses. However, he states it is for your living expenses while traveling, like food, drinks, laundry and such. That you dont get reimbursed for the travel or the time youre not on the clock.So hourly rate only and expenses paid at the limit of 48 per diem nothing additional.Company I worked for previously reimbursed for food, drink, laundry, etc. with receipts, and with a daily limit based on your location traveling. Then they gave a per diem for every day not home, of 50. On top of the reimbursement. Base salary pay plus per diem.Thoughts? Thank you in advance for your feedback!  <response>: I agree with your boyfriend too. When I travel, hotel, air fare, parking etc is reimbursed based on receipts. I then get a per diem amount to cover my food. 