I told my sister we should stop splitting the bill evenly at family dinners

She always orders the steak and three drinks while I get a salad, so I suggested we just pay for what we each eat. It caused a quiet argument in the parking lot after our meal at The Oak Grill. Does anyone have a better way to handle this without sounding cheap?

3 comments

3 Comments

sandra37417d ago

Just ask for separate checks next time.

verar2117d ago

Separate checks can turn a nice dinner into a math test. Some places have weird systems that split every shared appetizer, and then you're all staring at your phones. It's easier to just put it on one card and have everyone Venmo their share. The bill gets settled in two minutes and you can actually enjoy the company.

loganthompson8d ago

Wait, she's ordering steak and three drinks every single time? Honestly, how does she not see the problem here? That's like twenty bucks for your salad and water next to her fifty dollar meal. Tbh I'd be annoyed too. Just ask for separate checks when you sit down, it's not that hard.