When me and my buddies(usually around 8 of us),go out once a week for dinner,there's this one guy who never wants to just divide one bill,instead of making the waitress write separate tickets.
He says since he's a vegetarian,(who doesn't drink either),and he only gets a salad and a pop,while we all eat steaks,and drink lots of beer,(we really do love beer),that he doesn't think it's fair for him to have to chip in!(Ain't that the craziest thing you've ever heard?)
But,anyway, I just think he's being "CHEAP!"
We've been doing this weekly,for the past two years,and he's just now complaining!!!
How can I make him be a "man" and ante up? ???
2007-10-03 09:40:21 · 22 answers · asked by STORMY 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
What a punk. Tell him to quit whining like a girl and take care of his bill- come to think of it salad and water is total chick food.
Makes you wonder.......
2007-10-03 10:16:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 4⤋
dividing the bill equally is only fair if everyone's consumption is equal. It sounds like he's just getting tired of paying for your beers.... I understand both sides as I've been on both sides of the bill myself.
Sounds like the rest of you need to decide whether or not you're gonna let his issue with the bill determine your friendship. Maybe ask him to be the one to divie up the bill..... he can put in his portion and then the rest of you split it equally....
don't make it an issue... good friends shouldn't fight over such things....besides, he may be having financial stuff that you don't know about that is causing him to seem "cheap" all of a sudden. Also, what's with the "be a man" comment? did you take an extra dose of machismo today? Don't do that! It makes you sound dumb and I know you're not...
WAIT A MINUTE!!!!!! Is this a trick? You butt head! LOL
2007-10-03 15:42:10 · answer #2 · answered by roj 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Do the math! If the total bill divided by eight comes to a figure far in excess of what his individual meal would cost then he is certainly getting a raw deal and has been friend enough to pay more than his share for two years now! Let him pay his bill separately and you guys divide the remaining bill by seven that would be the best way to split the bill!!!
2007-10-03 11:00:27 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Giminy Crickets man!
You must be related to my sister. She always insists we "split the bill" to keep the waiter from having to write up separate tickets. (we prefer waiters to waitresses... hmmm... wonder if there's something significant in that?)
Thing is, she and her husband are considered 1 (according to her) and I'm considered 1. They get the steaks, several expensive mixed drinks, appetizers, desserts... the whole shebang. Me, I get a piece of chicken and a beer. Something's just not quite right with this picture. My piece of chicken and beer could easily cost me $50.00. That's some spendy chicken, I tell ya.
So, you need to suck up and pay your part, darlin. Be a man, pay your part.
⺠(ya know I love ya, dear)
2007-10-04 06:27:59 · answer #4 · answered by Goddess T 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You and your other beer swiggin' buddies are in the wrong.
Your friend is 'right'. He's not cheap... he just doesn't want to pay 5-10 times the amount he actually consumed.
You don't want him to be a 'man' and ante up. You want him to be a 'chump' and help foot your drinking bill.
He is being a 'man' and standing up for what he believes in.
2007-10-03 21:47:07 · answer #5 · answered by sprite 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
When you say he doesn't want to chip in, does it mean he doesn't want to pay an even one-eighth of the bill, or he doesn't want to pay at all?
Because he should only have to pay for his food. If he were sharing the beer and ordering comparable entrees to the rest of yours, then an even division would be fair. But since he is not, you are just sticking him with the bill for your beer and steaks. He's not cheap, he is right. Why do you feel he should subsidize your meal and beer when he didn't indulge in it?
2007-10-03 09:49:09 · answer #6 · answered by julz 7 · 6⤊ 1⤋
I disagree. He is right. His bill will definitely be smaller than the others. He has a point there. Here's an advice......ask the waitress to make out one bill for him and another for the rest of you. That way he can pay his share accurately and you all can divide the other bill.
Shame on you, you shouldn't expect him to pay for your beers and meat.
2007-10-03 15:36:40 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Ok, well he should pay for his salad and a tip based on his meal price. So... if his salad is $8 plus tip and tax then that is all he owes. He does not have to put in more tip just because your bill is high. If you are doing the drinking and eating the expensive meal, then YOU should be covering the extra tip charge. It sounds like your friend got tired of being taken advantage of. If I were him, then I would ask to have my own check written up so that my bill was purley my own and not that of my cheap friends who think I should pay for them to have a good time.
It sounds like its you and your overzeleous friends that need to be a "man" and "ante up"... good luck.
2007-10-03 09:51:48 · answer #8 · answered by shadowsthathunt 6 · 4⤊ 1⤋
why should he just give you his hard earned money as for my self I don't drink but i have expencsive meal taste!
but I wouldnt want to buy you a 6 pack of beer all the time!
or just to hang out with you!
seems like you want me to buy our friendship and that myfriend is rude!
I can understand where your coming from it's just easier to split the cost easier on your wallet too when somone only buys 10 bucks worth and pays 30
how is that fair to that human? nice to you but why not just ask to barrow money if your hard up.
he is being somewhat cheap just state okay you don't have to ante in but you got tip for overall bill...
I think your being a tad selfish here and using excuses as giving the waitress more work is lame!
she gets paid to do that!
money is earned people earn it many ways people spend it many ways!
put yourself in his shoes! and turn your 30 buck night into a 60 buck night and have nothing to show for it after a few times I would not be your friend!
2007-10-03 09:48:20 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 2⤋
Ceremoniously ask the waitress to bring your friend his own bill, and tell her to put the rest of the "men" on one check, that is only two checks. It is simple and fair. The manly men should not have to trifle with such matters! Why do I feel like you are pulling my leg?
2007-10-03 14:00:06 · answer #10 · answered by One Wing Eagle Woman 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
He's not just now complaining, he is just now speaking up! Good for him- he shouldn't have to pay for everyone's beer and steaks. I can't stand when people are so cheap that they order a more expensive meal and then expect you to pay for part of it, as if you owe them just for enjoying the pleasure of their dining company. I'm sorry but your friend is right- stop being cheap and pay for your own meal.
2007-10-03 09:51:24 · answer #11 · answered by Monica O 3 · 4⤊ 1⤋