Friends and expenses

Most of the time, we split the bill evenly. It doesn't matter if you ate the biggest part of the meal or if you have the most expensive meal among the rest. There are also times when we don't have that much money, we go for "Pay your own food and drinks" :).. Your friend must have been in a tight budget that's the reason why he keeps track on each penny you guys spend.. :)

It depends. When my friend invited me to have lunch or dinner and tells me that she'll buy our foods, so I will expect her paying the whole bill. But when we just hanging out and we decided to go get something to eat, we usually split the bill. Me and my girlfriends always split the bill equally, even the tip. hehehe

I have a friend like that counting all the expenses and divide it to all even I ate less or more. That's why If we plan to go out and she join us we always suggest to order food that every can eat. Like if I ordered pizza I make it sure that everybody wants pizza so that no one will argue with this. My special friends are like sisters to me and were talking bad times and good times that's why money is not a big deal to us.

Hello Porcospino, It depends on how we organize the program. If we are 2-3 families and close to each other then one person (head of the family) will pay the bill, there is no split in bill as other people can compensate next time. When we have more numbers and organize the trip or eating largely then splitting is considered. In fact, we may organize the vehicle too so the expenses should shared among all of us.

Hi Porcospino To me it depends on how close we are. Here, the concept of split bills is yet to arrive and get acceptance. So most of the time it is only one person who pays. Normally, we went by the turns thing. Then towards the end of the days (I dont go out to eateries with friends these years due to health issues) we started - one guy pays and the amount then is divided amongst us - so one doesnt feel the pinch - as eating out was my favorite and we (our small group) preferred posh restaurants where the bills were much higher

Well, I understand perfectly, sometimes, friends or no friends, when we are in the middle the money, you are likely to point to ruin the friendship! I feel very sorry! I believe that the method that you have implemented, or to split exactly in half every expense is perfect. This provided the thing has been decided that first and foremost you are all okay. I tell you the truth, I've often been cheated in terms of money, even from friends that I thought were true friends!

Usually my friends and I share the expenses .Each one of us pay our own bill. But if one of my friends or family members pay for my lunch,the next time I will pay the bill.

Whoah! now that's what we called "backtracking".. hahaha Nah; I wouldn't do that such to my friend. As long as he/she will treat me next time it's okay. For me; some of my friend may not have a permanent job but for this kind of matter; no matter how much I spend when eating out; I wouldn't mind checking the bill and asking for the EXACT amount when treating me in return. I always joked on them; "Soda is enough" In my opinion about it; if you're really his friend; you would like to share what you have and as well as the feeling of going out the same as you do. For example; we have this food stand in which I really love but I'll die if I'll go alone (and for once I did and the attendant asked me where my firneds are they) Even the food attendant knows that I want to share a good food with my friends as much as how am I enjoying it. If your friend sees it as somewhat a "credit count"; then he/ she shouldn't treat at all and just treat himself. then that would DEFINITELY an exact amount without asking for someone in return. Friends doesn't need to ask for something in return. It's going to be like an automatic thing for them to treat each others nice without asking for equivalent amount in return.

Hi Porcospino! This is a nice topic you have put up. With my pack of friends, we pay what we have spent. If its your order, you pay for it; if this is my order, i pay for that but just the same, we can share both our food. If one of our friends is jobless, we can both share for that expense because thats what friends are for. Anyway, when he gets a job, he would definitely pay for his share.

Most of the time we share the expenses and exactly pay for the exact food we ordered, but without pressure. If one lacks money then other friends just pay what she lacks. One person paying the bill happens rarely. Sometimes we also go by donations, with no exact amount. Well, it does not really matter, just as long as i get to eat a lot, then Im good, wether ill be paying or someone else is paying for me.

Last day I and my friends went to a cool bar after out movie. We were four. We people had icecream which cost about 45RS. So we people decided to take share from each of them. I took 60RS and my other friend took 70RS and other two friends took the rest. Usually I used to pay the bill but this time I couldn't do becuase I was having a short with money. I couldn't pay. I feel sad at it.

That is a little finnicky on your friends part to squabble over 5 cents, although everyone is different with money! Personally, if I eat out with any friends, it is either divided up (say $40, and 4 people...everyone pays $10), or separate bills are handed out. Usually everyone tries to get separate bills because everyone has their own way of paying( some use cash, credit cards on others...etc.) And then everyone donates a couple dollars into the tip.

That would depend. Most of the time though we split it evenly. There are also times that whoever has money will get to pay the bill. We usually get together during payday. We don't get to the point that we complain because we pay more or say for instance, the other one cannot afford, then I will be paying for him and ask him to pay me back once he has money. That should not be it. You have to support and respect each other. Never embarrass them. The important thing is that, you are happy by just seeing them and spending time with some of the most amazing people in our lives.

Unless one of us says that "I'm gonna invite you for this meal", everyone is going to pay their own. But we always help each other out with change and stuff, and it's never ever a big deal. It's not like I so want that little money... especially from a friend.

Well, I have different groups of friends, this means some are very closed but some are only friends. So the closed friends will take turns to pay the bill and we won't care how much difference we paid on vary occasions. However for the friends, we will split the bill evenly. Unless one of us offers to pay the whole bill, portion of the amount or only drinks. It is all depends on the situation.

our friends and i share everything. when we have they have. i guess that's why they are our friends, or at least one of the reasons. we just look out for one another. it's natural. nothing is discussed about it, we just know that we have each other's back.

not sure about friends, but right now our whole household is like that. each of us puts in our share of all the bills etc. even groceries. because we now are 3 grown kids of mine, and myself and daughters bf all living here. no one could possibley pay all or most of the bills alone so we deb it up to 4ths, when it used to be thirds, etc. but then it makes it easier on all.

It all boils down if it is a treat or just a simple meet up. If it is a treat, it is sure that only one person will pay it out. If there is no notice of that, we all split the bills accordingly. We share what we eat so there is really no issue if one of us orders a more pricey dish than the others.

Any arrangement would be fine. If one of us invites the group out, they would tell us in advance if this is their treat. Otherwise, we'd contribute evenly, most of the time. There are also times, when I would shoulder a bigger portion. If we have separate orders, we'd pay for our own. I think if you're with true friends, that you're comfortable with, it won't be difficult to agree on how the bill gets paid. If you have no money to spare, they would understand and cover for you.

It actually depends, if I don't have enough money to spare, I usually just pay the exact amount of the food or drink I ordered. If I have more then I could spare a few bucks plus, take care of the tip. But if your friend does it all the time, that habit is kinda irritating. If you love your friend enough, you'll get over it. At least he pays for his food or drink and not let you pay. Lol.