Dinner Time
Posted by: Anonymous
31st May 2007 03:05pm
Many of us enjoy going out for dinner, or to a friends house for a bbq, but what happens when it comes time to eat and drink? For example, in the case of a bbq, should you only eat what you brought or the equivalent (i.e don't eat the steak if you only brought sausages) or because its a group situation should you feel free to help yourself to whatever is on offer?
Also if you are eating out with a group, should you split the bill evenly amongst the group, regardless of whether you've ordered the most or least expensive thing on the menu, or should everyone pay for what they ordered?
Yqsymnx
- 17th Mar 2010 02:38pm
It really depends on who you're out with.
Some people like to go dutch and pay for themselves only. But there are some cultures that will fight for the bill. Being Asian myself, I get this a lot, especially during family gatherings.
However, with my friends, it's either pay for yourself, or just pay in lieu and they'll pay the next time.
As for the bbq thing. How close are these friends? If you're close, then it should be ok and the bbq should be a casual affair where you're more than welcome to eat anything. Most people should assume that a friends' bbq the host may provide some food. Then you just do the same when you host one. But for bbq's where you're not that close and don't know many people, then it's probably better etiquette to only eat your own things.
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