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I’m so conscious of things like this. I literally don’t know how people can be so thoughtless about the cost of what they are ordering when wanting to split 50/50. If this is your bestie, bring it up with her. She should understand and be the one to talk to her SO about it.
Same! It's mind boggling that people do not legit think about it when splitting 50 50.
Woahhh, yeah that’s a lot lol, I wouldn’t split that 50/50 lol
I think you can ask to split the bill at ANY place. I have been to very fancy places and done it. I suggest letting the server know at the start that it will be separate checks. It isn’t a big deal with it is just 4 people to do 2 checks. It it were a dozen people and 6 checks, then it is hard. But just 2 couples- it should be fine.
Rising Star
I don't think the issue is that they don't want to ask the restaurant to split the bill (obviously most restaurants do that), it's that they don't want to split the bill 50/50 given the cost of the drinks.
Agree, this is way awkward. How close are you to your friend. Cash could work and clear it up front. However, if you wish to continue the 50-50 split to avoid rocking the boat, then I’d order some takeout from the same place to feed yourself the next few days. Few extra desserts maybe 🤣
A best friend and you cant just talk to her about it?
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Or go places that don’t have such expensive drinks? Not sure where you are located but 90-175 per GLASS is pretty high end. You can go to restaurants that are still nice but won’t have an option for something that $$$ per glass.
Not overall expensive places. Me and my sig other are getting drinks that are $8-$15. Other person is getting top shelf stuff. They can afford it. And we aren’t unable to afford it but it isn’t how we spend our money
Chief
That's outrageous, and I would just set the expectation at the outset is you're doing separate checks.
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If it's your best friend, talk to her ahead of time. Doesn't need to be a big thing, just tell her you want to split based on actual amounts this time and you wanted to give them a heads up in case that changes the logistics at all. Just say it matter-of-factly and then move on. If she seems surprised or upset you can just say you're revamping your budget a bit, nbd.
Chief
Bring cash. When the check comes throw in however much cash you think is appropriate. Round up to cover tax and tip. Even rounding way up will be cheaper than funding this dude’s drinks.
Throw in your own portion on cash. Shame on them - zero class to impose a drinks bill on others
I would take the waiter aside privately and ask to have them to bring a split bill. Or, as someone else suggested, have them pay and Venmo your portion.
Ask for separate checks and only pay for what you order.
Pro
I would talk to her!
Go to restaurants that are BYO only. Or that don’t have $90 glasses on the menu.
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What drink costs that much??
Is this in the US? What drink is that price? Just grab bill when it arrives and put in cash to cover your portion, that is excessive
have them pay, and you’ll venmo your part
Be more assertive and suggest going with a specific bottle of wine that is more suited to your price range
Yah @op but doing what I said would still prevent the issue by starting with a bottle of wine - beat them to ordering at all