Every time we go out for lunch, I end up paying for half of someone else's meal.
By @ashagain · Money
I work with a few guys who always want to split the check evenly. The problem is, I get a sandwich and water while they're ordering steaks and multiple beers.
The full story
Look, I get it. It's easier to just split it. But I'm not a bank. Last week one guy got three beers and a full rack of ribs. I had a turkey club and a water. The bill comes, he says 'let's just split it four ways.' I told him no, I'm paying for what I got. Now they're all acting like I'm cheap. I just think it's about respect. You pay for what you eat. Simple as that. Am I wrong here?
How people voted
- Totally Cooked — 15% (3 votes)
- It’s Complicated — 50% (10 votes)
- You’re Fine — 35% (7 votes)
Readers say “It’s Complicated” (50%) — 20 votes and 5 comments so far.
What people are saying
@willamm — They're just using social pressure to cross your financial boundaries.
@blake — Good for you. They're taking advantage of you and counting on you being too polite to say anything.
@forrealsies — Making a scene over a few bucks with coworkers is a bad look.
@remywelp — Why not just ask for separate checks when you order?
@jaredkay — Next time just say 'Great idea!' and then order the most expensive steak and three cocktails.
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