Splitting The Bill

[ArtetaMoney]

Had a conversation about this in work and it caused a bit of a debate.

If I’m out with my wife I’ll usually pay (same as when on a date), unless she’s taking me out for my birthday then she will.

When out with other couples we usually split it evenly, although last year when she was pregnant we went out with another couple from her side. They were on one ordering every cocktail off the menu, racking up a bill of over £150 while ours was only £80 as she wasn’t drinking and I only had a couple of pints. On that occasion we got them to pay for what they had.

How do you split the bill when you’re out for a meal?

Straight down the middle? Pay for what you eat?

I didn’t feel the need for a poll as I’ll be surprised if it gets more than a few replies, will add one if required.

 

[Connor]

Pay for what you have when with mates.

Pay for everything if its a bird.

 

[Frang]

ive paid for our meals ...

and when weve been for starbucks or something like that she has got them in !

when we go out for a meal with other it will just be split down the middle id guess.

 

[Yarrgh]

Make sure you're not the slowest in the group. Wear trainers. Run.

 

[larrygobfiend]

Pay for what you have when with mates.

Pay for everything if its a bird.

It's not the 60s, mate lol

 

[Eggs]

....awkward ones are when having a meal with the kids in-laws. I offer to pay, but it tends to be swings and roundabouts, they have both married into decent (and wealthy) families.

I usually pay when I take my own family out, although both my kids are decent earners and generous, especially my daughter.

 

[Frang]

It's not the 60s, mate lol

you at least have to offer to pay for everything, if she is that insistent paying her way, let her … but I find it the norm that us fella's pay most the the time.

 

[Frang]

....awkward ones are when having a meal with the kids in-laws. I offer to pay, but it tends to be swings and roundabouts, they have both married into decent (and wealthy) families.

I usually pay when I take my own family out, although both my kids are decent earners and generous, especially my daughter.

well in lad

 

[Toast]

At least you lot get to go out.

 

[gonetomorrow]

Pay for what you have when with mates.

Pay for everything if its a bird.

Nah. Sisters are doing it for themselves these days.
Let the lady pay.

 

[larrygobfiend]

you at least have to offer to pay for everything, if she is that insistent paying her way, let her … but I find it the norm that us fella's pay most the the time.

I dunno. My Girlfriend earns the same amount of money as me so why should I pay for everything? She definitely wouldn't be comfortable with it. I'm not a mingebag or anything and we don't really discuss it. Sometimes I say I'll get the bill and sometimes she does.

 

[Frang]

I dunno. My Girlfriend earns the same amount of money as me so why should I pay for everything? She definitely wouldn't be comfortable with it. I'm not a mingebag or anything and we don't really discuss it. Sometimes I say I'll get the bill and sometimes she does.

I think that's the best way round it. not being too overly bothered either way.

what do you do @COYBL25

 

[ClausThomsen]

Me and the missus - She covers the rent and council tax so I cover the social side, shopping, car and unexpected bills by and large. Bit of give and take but it's all the same pot more or less so makes no odds.

Out with other couples or mates - Split it evenly unless someone's taking the pee but I can't remember the last time I socialised with anyone like that.

 

[JLW]

I always get the bill with my Mrs as I always go the bar, for me it’s a natural thing to do

 

[Connor mcloud]

Split down the middle if it’s couples, if it’s my daughter and grandkids I’ll pay, if her husbands there split it