When the bill does arrive, you and your pals are having a great time at dinner. Abruptly, the mood changes with anxious giggles and uncomfortable looks.
Even if everyone has different orders, should you share the bill equally or should each person pay for their own meal? We’ve all encountered this problem, but one Reddit user approached it in a way that utterly astounded the other users at the table.
Since college, I’ve been in a small friendship group with eight or so folks. Susan and Greg, two members of the group, are complete leeches. They always choose the priciest item on the menu when we go out to eat, whine about their financial situation, and then try to get you to split the tab.
Dan asked me to a casual supper last weekend. I informed him that if Greg or Susan were present, I wouldn’t go. He claimed that even though I should set my prejudices aside and just go once, they would be there.
I accepted and attended the meal. Everyone began placing their orders, with the majority spending approximately $40. When it was Susan and Greg’s time, they each placed an order for a pricey meal that came to nearly $200.
Everyone turned to stare at me when it was my turn, but I just ordered a $4 drink and told the waiter to go. I told Dan that I had lost my appetite when he questioned why I hadn’t placed an order. Two more pals made the same decision to forgo their orders and stick with drinks.
When the main courses were served, I noticed Greg and Susan fiddling with their food. The check was then brought over by the waiter. Greg seized the waiter’s check and demanded that it be divided six ways. I corrected him as I got up, noting that the check should be divided three ways. Greg inquired why we “always” split the bill, seeming perplexed.
I informed him that since the three of us hadn’t eaten, the only thing we would have to pay for was drinks. Ultimately, Dan—who had likely only consumed $50 worth of food—was left holding a $146.98 check. I swear, when he took up the receipt, I saw his jaw drop.
I gave the cashier a ten-dollar tip, bid farewell to all, and left. The following morning, I discovered that Greg and Susan had sent me a ton of SMS criticizing me for not placing an order for meals and making them pay more than they had claimed. The steaks by themselves were worth more than what they had spent, so I laughed.
Dan also sent me several messages stating that I could have simply stayed home rather than playing the prank and leaving him with a hefty charge.
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