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?

sharon.nz

7th Jun 2007 07:02am

I personally always only eat what I bought to the event and teach my children to do likewise, unless the host insists on trying something of theirs. Certainly that would go for drinks, I would be really annoyed if i found someone drinking my wine or sipping on my G and T!
When eating out in a group generally I am happy to just split the bill as long as it is roughly even (ie within $5-$10), if it looks like I would be at a distinct financial disadvantage I would insist we all pay for our own.
Sharon NZ

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