Awkward! I almost always wish everyone would divide it up equally. Sometimes, if there’s an outlier, it makes sense not to, but it’s usually better to just divide it up.
I have a friend who doesn’t drink and when he goes out with his friends who drink very expensive wines, he gets stuck paying an equal share of the bill and it drives him crazy. You captured the ‘awkwardness’ of the bill-sharing moment very well.
Oh, I hate splitting the bills and yes it is a little unfair at times on the one who hasn’t had as much as the rest and yet as to foot an equal share. I liked how you brought about the feelings here 🙂
Too funny and hits close to home. But I do have empathy for the non-drinker and light eater. And you’ve captured the awkwardness and humor in only 42 words. Nicely done!
Thanks for reading Joanne! Delighted you found it funny as that’s what I was aiming for. My inspirations were numerous incidents that I have personally witnessed along these lines with a bit of Curb Your Enthusiasm thrown in for good measure! I do have sympathy but in certain circumstances social etiquette has to kick in!
I always cringe when it’s time to show everyone at the table just how bad my math is. I am sure I have undertipped, overtipped, paid more and less than my share. This captured those awkward moments perfectly!
Such a bugbear of mine! If you are all drinking then just split it (including the tip in calculations). I’d rather pay the extra couple of quid and get to the pub now!
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Oh, how I loathe splitting the check at restaurants. It never really adds up, especially when you are mathematically challenged like me!
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It’s such a drag, isn’t it?! Thanks for commenting!
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Forget about the money. Sounds like a fine meal to me!
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Indeedy! Ha! Thanks for popping by!
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Argh I hate when that happens. Especially after two wines!
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Haha. At least I’m a bit more chilled out after two wines! Thanks for reading 😉
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Haha, you always get one.
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So true. Big bugbear 😉
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…mathematics aside, those British coins confuse me 😉
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You and me both, Jennifer! Thanks for reading 😉
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Awkward! I almost always wish everyone would divide it up equally. Sometimes, if there’s an outlier, it makes sense not to, but it’s usually better to just divide it up.
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Indeed! Thanks for reading! 🙂
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Such a pain, splitting the check. And then “they” have to figure out the tip…
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I know, what a drag 😉
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Ah those awkward bill paying moments!
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Thanks for reading 😉
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There’s always one who doesn’t want to share.
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You’d better believe it! Thanks for reading!
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So much easier to just split it down the middle! I’m so bad with numbers 🙂 good one!
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Absolutely! Thanks for reading!
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I have a friend who doesn’t drink and when he goes out with his friends who drink very expensive wines, he gets stuck paying an equal share of the bill and it drives him crazy. You captured the ‘awkwardness’ of the bill-sharing moment very well.
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Good to hear the other side of it! Thanks for reading!
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Oh, I hate splitting the bills and yes it is a little unfair at times on the one who hasn’t had as much as the rest and yet as to foot an equal share. I liked how you brought about the feelings here 🙂
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Thanks Uma! I like to write about reality and felt that “we’ve all been here” as soon as I saw the prompt. Thanks for your kind words!
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Too funny and hits close to home. But I do have empathy for the non-drinker and light eater. And you’ve captured the awkwardness and humor in only 42 words. Nicely done!
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Thanks for reading Joanne! Delighted you found it funny as that’s what I was aiming for. My inspirations were numerous incidents that I have personally witnessed along these lines with a bit of Curb Your Enthusiasm thrown in for good measure! I do have sympathy but in certain circumstances social etiquette has to kick in!
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Splitting the check is such an onerous task. Well done on the prompt 🙂
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Thank you for your kind words! Seems like a lot of people have been here!
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I always cringe when it’s time to show everyone at the table just how bad my math is. I am sure I have undertipped, overtipped, paid more and less than my share. This captured those awkward moments perfectly!
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I know, I’m a believer in that it all balances out in the end. Thanks for reading! 😉
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Uch, I hate the dreaded awkward division of checks! Very cool prompt idea!
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Thanks Melanie! Glad you enjoyed 😉
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Everyone always forgets to factor in the tax. Ticks me off.
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Thankfully our 20% tax is included! It’s the tips us Brits are most tight about 😉
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How the check is split says a lot about friends!
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Very true! Didn’t think of that perspective. Thanks for reading 🙂
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Hah! How many times has that happened? Just when you think the issue is resolved, someone decides just to pay their own. Great metaphor for change.
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Thanks Meg! I know. The banker at the table is screaming “are you freaking kidding me” through gritted teeth 😉 oh joy!
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Such a bugbear of mine! If you are all drinking then just split it (including the tip in calculations). I’d rather pay the extra couple of quid and get to the pub now!
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Exactly! A girl with my own sentiments 😉
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I am so grateful for the little app on my phone that calculates tips and percentages. Ah, technology. 😉
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Absolutely! It’s still tempting to attempt some mental arithmetic however it never works out right!
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You put it in such a matter-of-fact style, I really liked it.
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Thanks Ruby! Pleased you liked the style!
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I absolutely love your blogs lay out! super inspiring. very well organised and beautiful… 🙂
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Thank you so much Jessica x
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