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?
Nicky G
- 19th Dec 2007 01:54pm
Usually I'd pay for myself at a restaurant just because most restaurants I go to will process your orders seperately. When I have to though I'm generally I'm happy to split the bill, although being vegetarian my meal is often cheaper. I wouldn't like it if I was on a tight budget and deliberately ordered something inexpensive, only to end up paying for someone else who got a $30 steak or something similar (particularly because I wouldn't want to be supporting the eating of steak, but also because of the cost). But usually when you're with friends or family you can tell them and there are no worries.
If I go to a bbq I bring along something that everyone can eat, eg bread or pasta salad, and then some vege sausages or vege patties for myself. Of course if someone wanted to have some of my vege food I'd be happy to share, because it means less meat being eaten!
Generally among friends and family I think there are certain understandings and unwritten rules -if you share, you know others will share with you, and if you want to eat or drink a huge amount then you contribute accordingly.
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