I've never been the type of person who itemizes the bill when dining out with friends. Even if I've had salad and the person next to me had steak I am always more than happy to split the bill 4 ways (or however many), because it's quick, easy, and there's nothing that can kill the atmosphere quicker than hassling over the math and money. However, it does bother me when I feel a certain person consistently and knowingly takes advantage. For example when at a club and buying a huge round of shots at the bar, $5 each, everyone generally throws in $6 and forgets it. This person tosses $1 or $2 and disappears into the crowd to reappear 5 minutes later. When someone gathers it up and goes to pay the bartender it's almost always short, forcing that person to chip in the remainder. This is several times a night every time we go out. Everyone in the group feels equally ticked about it, but nobody says anything to this person. What to do? Nobody volunteers to count up the money and pay any more.
2007-02-25 04:27:21 · 6 answers · asked by wait. 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
This person is not having financial problems, they have the same exact job as everyone else in the group. (I mostly hang out with people from work.) It's not like they're stiffing us for such a huge sum anyway. It's just the matter of it being so repetitive it's bordering on shady. They do it because they know they can get away with it and they are cheap and a bit cheeky to boot.
2007-02-25 05:24:58 · update #1
Deal with it on the spot....Hey ____ we're all chipping in five bucks, you need to add four dollars more. Repeat as often as needed.
2007-02-25 06:27:47 · answer #1 · answered by Raven 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't order rounds like that anymore or take the money from each person individually before you order.
By the way, their personal financial problems should not be considered here since you are talking about doing several shots at a bar, all of which are not necessities.
2007-02-25 07:45:01 · answer #2 · answered by Not Laughing w/ U 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Is there some reason this person is underpaying besides being cheap? Do they have financial problems that they are embarrassed to talk about? If they are a real friend, it's time to sit down and have a chat with them about it If they are drinking more than they can afford to pay, they have more than one problem!
But if they are just cheap, it's time to tell the person it's their turn to pick up the tab for a change! And if they won't do it, put them on a separate tab. If worse comes to worse, time to leave this person out of your bar trips.
2007-02-25 05:20:50 · answer #3 · answered by endorable 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I really hate it when whomever you go out to eat takes a pencil and a paper and figures out the tip, to the Penney.
Now to answer your question, take a few boxing lessons, and next time they mess with you about not paying, Say Hey you get to digging in your pockets for some money or get out of our face from now on, you freaking loser. Make sure you have a few extra drinks that night.
2007-02-25 04:33:08 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
1.Don't include that person in your plans the next time.
2.Tell that person first how much he/she owes then collect everyone elses share.
3.Ask for separate checks.
4.Have that person take the bill to the bartender after everyone has put in their share.
2007-02-25 05:25:12 · answer #5 · answered by ♥Twinkle♥Toes 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start calling them 'FreeRide'. When it's time to ante up, "Hey FreeRide, you're a little short there!" Or just quit inviting this person to hang with you.
2007-02-25 04:34:15 · answer #6 · answered by sparkletina 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋