How to Split the Bill

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The check just arrived; now what? Whether you sipped tap water all night or ordered a rare bottle of wine, we have an answer.

To complete this How-To you will need:

Separate checks
Common sense
Courtesy

Step 1: Ask for a separate check

Don't be shy about asking for a separate check -- especially if you're fearful of getting stuck paying for everyone else's extravagance. Just be sure to do it at the beginning of the evening.

Tip: Allay the awkwardness by suggesting separate checks for everyone, unless you're in such a large group that it would be a huge imposition on the server.

Step 2: Be gracious

If the group has agreed to split the bill evenly and everyone's share is in the same ballpark, don't insist on breaking down the bill to the last penny.

Step 3: Pay your fair share

Offer to pay your fair share if you ordered more lavishly than anyone else. If, on the other hand, you were the person who just had a salad, announce, "here's my share," plop down what you owe, including money for the tip, and don't feel bad about it.

Tip: If you are estimating your share, always err on the side of overpaying.

Step 4: Don't penalize singles

Don't penalize singles. If three couples are dining with a solo, the check should not be split four ways -- it should be divided based on seven people.

Step 5: Do account for children

Do take children into account. Childless dining companions shouldn't pay for your kids just because they order from the children's menu and don't drink booze.

Step 6: Man up

If you've invited someone out to dinner on a first date, expect to pay, especially if you're a man. After that, you can split checks or take turns picking up the tab.

Step 7: Treat people right

Don't treat anyone to their meal if you can't afford to treat everyone.

Step 8: Give them the business

If it's a business meal, pick up the check if you extended the invitation -- unless the other person is trying to get your business. In that case, it's appropriate for that person to pay.

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[Oreoreogirl]

or the old "will you excuse me?"

and then walk calmly away and never return..

[Bermethius]

step 6 is Wrong!!! its who ever asks the person out to eat, pays the bill, man or woman, NOT ESPECIALLY IF YOU THE MAN

[llsparky512ll]

no. follow this if you want the reputation of a total cock.

[dunnowy123]

@Bermethius

No, I think it's right for the man to pay. Chivalry isn't dead.

[stp289]

@SensibleRandomness thank you sensiblerandomess i will take your advice to use it next time THANKS ! :D

[SensibleRandomness]

@stp289 If you don't want to argue after a great night , try explaining that maybe next time you should both pay the bill , or even just switch turns. If she doesn't take a hint. You should. She probably just likes the stuff you buy her , and not your actual self. Good luck! [ :

[stp289]

@SensibleRandomness that's very very nice... i hope your culture will spread to the whole world if possible...........

now i want to tell my experience...sometime somegirl... they are just expected me to pay ... which i don't mind but when the bill come they are just like stare me at my eyes and they are just like... do the arm hug.... without any grabbing or reaching acting at all.......... and that make me feel really bad..... i hope you understand my situation..... lol

[SensibleRandomness]

@stp289 Whoops! Sorry, I'm Turiano101 in a different account. Ask more questions about Asians... It's fun to answer! XD But, as for the men, I have no idea. The men are nice when it comes to the bill too. My dad pays for the drinks (beer) while the others pay the food. My mom doesn't like that fact though... :) But yeah, in the Philippines everyone is a family, we are really family oriented it's nice to come home and smile at a very loving family. Any other questions I can answer? :)

[SensibleRandomness]

@stp289 Well, I'm Filipino(Philippines), when I see the women (which is a lot), we could never accept money that is given as a tip. (I could take it, but they won't... I have no idea. I grew up in Canada)I get haircuts from my friend's mom and we are all Filipino, when the job is done and my mom tries to pay, my friends mom will NEVER accept it while my mom tries shoving the money in her pocket! And I'm not kidding. Women from the Philippines are just too nice sometimes... :P Ask more if u want

[stp289]

@Turiano101 woww that good it that regular in your culture?

please answer because i'm really curious about it ..

[PandaMagicFTW]

The women should pay.

[mizzery2u]

rofl calculator???