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?
Isildae
- 7th Jun 2007 03:17pm
I always aim to take more than what we as a family would normally consume, that way I don't feel guilty. I think if someone is hosting an event, it's only fair to take extra because they have done extra work in organising the event, cleaning up afterwards, doing the cooking etc. They shouldn't be out of pocket on top of that. I'm not a big eater but my husband is a steak man so he takes a couple of his preferred cut and makes sure he always gets at least one.
Eating out with a group depends on which group. If it's a few close friends I might suggest splitting the bill evenly. A large group of workmates I would be more inclined to pay individually because I'm not a big eater and I don't drink and I resent paying for someone's desert or over-priced wine.
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