TOTALLY GEEKED!

If it truly is just a few dollars, I pay it as well. When you go out with another couple who gets appetizers (and you don't), gets pricey steak or seafood dinners (when you get pasta or salad), and orders multiple drinks...the difference can add up quickly. I have been in situations like Gaga where our share was about $40 and the other couple's share was about $75 and they wanted to split the check. Nope. I will ask for a separate check in that case and I don't care what they or the waitress thinks. In those types of situations, it rarely evens out over time as the couples order what they order.

We typically don't drink when we go out. That alone accounts for a huge difference in the checks. If each person in a couple gets just 2 drinks each, that can be close to $40 extra -- why should I split that with them?

Mellow Momma wrote:

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If it truly is just a few dollars, I pay it as well. When you go out with another couple who gets appetizers (and you don't), gets pricey steak or seafood dinners (when you get pasta or salad), and orders multiple drinks...the difference can add up quickly. I have been in situations like Gaga where our share was about $40 and the other couple's share was about $75 and they wanted to split the check. Nope. I will ask for a separate check in that case and I don't care what they or the waitress thinks. In those types of situations, it rarely evens out over time as the couples order what they order.

We typically don't drink when we go out. That alone accounts for a huge difference in the checks. If each person in a couple gets just 2 drinks each, that can be close to $40 extra -- why should I split that with them?

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 Oh I totally agree in this situation.  My family in general doesn't drink.  My brother may order a beer.  I always order at least one V&T sometimes two depending on the situation.  I always throw in for my drinks on top of my meal.

Mellow Momma wrote:

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If it truly is just a few dollars, I pay it as well. When you go out with another couple who gets appetizers (and you don't), gets pricey steak or seafood dinners (when you get pasta or salad), and orders multiple drinks...the difference can add up quickly. I have been in situations like Gaga where our share was about $40 and the other couple's share was about $75 and they wanted to split the check. Nope. I will ask for a separate check in that case and I don't care what they or the waitress thinks. In those types of situations, it rarely evens out over time as the couples order what they order.

We typically don't drink when we go out. That alone accounts for a huge difference in the checks. If each person in a couple gets just 2 drinks each, that can be close to $40 extra -- why should I split that with them?

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 You should drink.

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Since when has paying your own way become a bad thing? I don't expect anyone else to cover my portion and I'm certainly not going to cover theirs unless I choose too. Splitting the check makes sense for me but it may not for you and that's your choice (general you).

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 Paying your own way is one thing--being parsimonious and petty and arguing over nickels is another--and that's what it usually amounts to.

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Tinydancer wrote:

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Since when has paying your own way become a bad thing? I don't expect anyone else to cover my portion and I'm certainly not going to cover theirs unless I choose too. Splitting the check makes sense for me but it may not for you and that's your choice (general you).

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 Paying your own way is one thing--being parsimonious and petty and arguing over nickels is another--and that's what it usually amounts to.

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 A nickel to you could be another meal for someone else so why should they have to pay for you? Talk about parsimonious and petty.

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huskerbb wrote:

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Tinydancer wrote:

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Since when has paying your own way become a bad thing? I don't expect anyone else to cover my portion and I'm certainly not going to cover theirs unless I choose too. Splitting the check makes sense for me but it may not for you and that's your choice (general you).

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 Paying your own way is one thing--being parsimonious and petty and arguing over nickels is another--and that's what it usually amounts to.

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 A nickel to you could be another meal for someone else so why should they have to pay for you? Talk about parsimonious and petty.

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 I don't argue over nickels.  I throw in more than my share.

If the total bill is $50 and my share technically only comes to $23, I'm not going to argue over $2. It's just silly. I'll throw in $25.

Separate checks...soooo much easier...

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The other person is obviously not paying their own. It's so sweet that you want to pay for them but it doesn't mean we all can or should so stop acting like you're some kind of hero because you can afford what some others can not...sheesh

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 It's $2.  Big deal.  So not worth the hassle.

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Separate checks...soooo much easier...

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 Exactly. 

Mellow Momma wrote:

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huskerbb wrote:

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If the total bill is $50 and my share technically only comes to $23, I'm not going to argue over $2. It's just silly. I'll throw in $25.

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 And so will I. I have stated so repeatedly. 

I will NOT throw in $25 if my share is $10. And no, that isn't a ridiculous example, it happens. It HAS happened to me, to Gaga, and to others here. 

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 Ahhh but it's never happened in huskers world...lol. I can't imagine him being too happy if he got stiffed like some of us have in the past.

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Tinydancer wrote:

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The other person is obviously not paying their own. It's so sweet that you want to pay for them but it doesn't mean we all can or should so stop acting like you're some kind of hero because you can afford what some others can not...sheesh

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 It's $2.  Big deal.  So not worth the hassle.

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 No, it's not a big deal - but most people are going to pay with cards, anyway, requiring a split.  So, what difference does it make.  And what if I WANT to pay cash and I have $20 in my wallet so I purposely order nothing that goes over $17 so that I have enough to pay with the cash in my wallet.  Then, $2 DOES matter if I'm also going to leave my share of the tip.

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Mellow Momma wrote:

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huskerbb wrote:

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If the total bill is $50 and my share technically only comes to $23, I'm not going to argue over $2. It's just silly. I'll throw in $25.

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 And so will I. I have stated so repeatedly. 

I will NOT throw in $25 if my share is $10. And no, that isn't a ridiculous example, it happens. It HAS happened to me, to Gaga, and to others here. 

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 Ahhh but it's never happened in huskers world...lol. I can't imagine him being too happy if he got stiffed like some of us have in the past.

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 Apparently I hang out with better people, too.

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Tinydancer wrote:

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Mellow Momma wrote:

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huskerbb wrote:

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If the total bill is $50 and my share technically only comes to $23, I'm not going to argue over $2. It's just silly. I'll throw in $25.

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 And so will I. I have stated so repeatedly. 

I will NOT throw in $25 if my share is $10. And no, that isn't a ridiculous example, it happens. It HAS happened to me, to Gaga, and to others here. 

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 Ahhh but it's never happened in huskers world...lol. I can't imagine him being too happy if he got stiffed like some of us have in the past.

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 Apparently I hang out with better people, too.

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I'm shocked that you have friends.  I guess you ARE different IRL than here... 

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huskerbb wrote:

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Tinydancer wrote:

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Mellow Momma wrote:

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huskerbb wrote:

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If the total bill is $50 and my share technically only comes to $23, I'm not going to argue over $2. It's just silly. I'll throw in $25.

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 And so will I. I have stated so repeatedly. 

I will NOT throw in $25 if my share is $10. And no, that isn't a ridiculous example, it happens. It HAS happened to me, to Gaga, and to others here. 

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 Ahhh but it's never happened in huskers world...lol. I can't imagine him being too happy if he got stiffed like some of us have in the past.

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 Apparently I hang out with better people, too.

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I'm shocked that you have friends.  I guess you ARE different IRL than here... 

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Husker -- No one here has complained about tossing in a few extra dollars. No one. Not a single poster has said that. I am not sure why you keep droning on and on about 95 cents or $2 since not one person has mentioned that paltry amount as an issue.

For someone who repeatedly says others have reading comprehension issues, you really seem to have difficulty processing the written word yourself.

Those of us who are disagreeing with you have mentioned sums equal to or more than half of our bill being added on. That is sigimificantly more than $2.

And no, I will not drink when I go out to eat simply to make the bill easier to divide. What a ridiculous suggestion. Following that same line of thinking, maybe the other couple should refrain from drinking so the bill will be even!

The bill does not have to be even. I will pay for what I order. I wil toss in a few extra dollars if it is easy to do so. I will NOT add $10 or more to my bill simply because the other party decided to order more than I did.

-- Edited by Mellow Momma on Thursday 30th of April 2015 01:25:58 PM

Honestly, unless you ask here, they do NOT split the checks. It's like they are taught to put it all on one check. But I tend not to return to places that give us a big hassle about separate checks.

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Maybe it's a Nebraska thing. Or maybe the servers he's encountered really don't mind splitting the bill, but just dislike Husker in general. I'm betting on the latter...

Last night, G took me out to eat. When we got there, there was a short wait and we ran into some friends. We decided to share a table and catch up.

We ordered a round of tequila shots and a pitcher of beer. Then we ordered out meals and another pitcher.

When the waiter brought the checks, they were already spilt. He didn't even ask. It's just customary here. I'm not sure why the places Husker frequents are so unaccommodating. Maybe things aren't as nice as they are here and the wait staff is too stupid to split a check?

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 Lol!!!!  No.  Servers like people who don't need split checks and who tip we'll.

Are you afraid of your servers? Is that why you're always so willing to just split the check no matter how lopsided that check might be?

huskerbb wrote:

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Ohfour wrote:

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Maybe it's a Nebraska thing. Or maybe the servers he's encountered really don't mind splitting the bill, but just dislike Husker in general. I'm betting on the latter...

Last night, G took me out to eat. When we got there, there was a short wait and we ran into some friends. We decided to share a table and catch up.

We ordered a round of tequila shots and a pitcher of beer. Then we ordered out meals and another pitcher.

When the waiter brought the checks, they were already spilt. He didn't even ask. It's just customary here. I'm not sure why the places Husker frequents are so unaccommodating. Maybe things aren't as nice as they are here and the wait staff is too stupid to split a check?

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 Lol!!!!  No.  Servers like people who don't need split checks and who tip we'll.

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Again, here, it's the norm.  It's just assumed.  And last night our bill was $95.  He got a $25 tip from both parties.  Much more than if we had split the bill... 

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Tinydancer wrote:

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Are you afraid of your servers? Is that why you're always so willing to just split the check no matter how lopsided that check might be?

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 No.  I'm just not going to cry about a few pennies.  Plus, if necessary, I can do math.

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 Ok, so first it was a couple of dollars, then it was an extra 95 cents, now it's pennies. Just keep backtracking while I laugh hysterically...lol

Tinydancer wrote:

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huskerbb wrote:

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Tinydancer wrote:

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Are you afraid of your servers? Is that why you're always so willing to just split the check no matter how lopsided that check might be?

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 No.  I'm just not going to cry about a few pennies.  Plus, if necessary, I can do math.

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 Ok, so first it was a couple of dollars, then it was an extra 95 cents, now it's pennies. Just keep backtracking while I laugh hysterically...lol

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 I'm not backtracking.  A couple of dollars is just a few pennies.  I don't think ten bucks is that big of A deal.  If your bill is that big of a difference or more--then you must not even be in the same restaurant as your friends.

I don't drink very often. Why should I supplement the 4 or 5 beers most others drink when we go out? Maybe I'll just order lobster to even things out.