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?
trippykyz
- 7th Jun 2007 12:41am
Sometimes with BBQ's there is an arrangement in my group of friends where one lot will bring the steaks, the other the salads and another the breads and soft drinks and so on. In that case it is assumed everyone digs in. When the situation of BYOM (Bring Your Own Meat) then I think it is definatley assumed that you only eat what you bring.
As for drinking, yes, just drink what you bring, I am sure if someone wants to offer you one of their drinks they will!
Eating out is tricky, alot of restaurants only allow one bill per table, therefore it is difficult sometimes to split it, I think if the menu prices do not vary so much it is fine to split it, but always better to purchase own drinks as a tea tottler should not have to pay for a thirsty night of drinking by a Jack Daniels lover. That said people who induldge and say have two entrees or a desert when no one else does should always do the polite thing and offer extra money off their own back to save awkward moments.
I think there will always be a 'sponge' that will wonder into your social circle at times but don't let it spoil everything, it won't be long before the invites for the particular person dry up.
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