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?

tash_mooloolaba

28th Aug 2008 12:20pm

Good topic, as i work at a restuarant i seem to notice trends - for example with teh larger tables of 6 or more - the older generation 50+ will either - one person pay for the table, or they divide teh total bill by the amout of people and the each pay that figure - say its $61.90 - they will usually round to $62 even or $65 or so if they are generous.

In the younger side - it is more of a "each to your own " where the split the food and drink items to only what they consumed - sometimes to the extent of dividing the cost a of $39 bottle of wine - " I only had 2 glasses - so i'll pay $15.60 off that bottle.....".

So its is mixed really when dining out - they are justa few popular trends.

As for eating at a BBQ - i agree - "if you bring a few sausages - dont eat teh steak...." its just common sense..

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