Am I crazy for thinking 'split the bill' doesn't mean we subsidize your family's lobster habit?
By @kirayk · Was I Wrong
We went out to dinner with another family from my kid's soccer team. They ordered way more than us, including apps and desserts for their three kids, then wanted to just split the $400 bill evenly down the middle.
The full story
Look, I know it's "easier," but come on. My husband and I got salads, we split a main, and our daughter got chicken fingers. Their family of five went all out—calamari, three entrees, plus desserts and sodas for everyone. When the bill came, they cheerfully said "let's just split it!" I paused and then said it probably makes more sense if we just pay for our own orders. The mood got SO awkward. Now I'm getting the cold shoulder in the carpool line. Was I wrong to say something? It felt like they were taking advantage of us.
How people voted
- OP Is Right — 26% (5 votes)
- Both Messy — 47% (9 votes)
- OP Is Wrong — 26% (5 votes)
Readers say “Both Messy” (47%) — 19 votes and 5 comments so far.
What people are saying
@brynnliterally — Good for you for saying something! It's always so awkward but they were definitely taking advantage.
@maraish — This happened with my sister's friend, except she ordered two lobster tails and then conveniently forgot her wallet. Some people have no shame.
@hollymaybe — Was 'splitting the check' discussed before everyone started ordering?
@willsorta — You don't make a scene about the check, you just pay it and don't go out with them again.
@jaredactually — Weak move.
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