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Eating out paying the bill

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ooonana Mon 21-Mar-22 15:05:16

Just had a nice impromptu Sunday lunch with a gentleman friend. We’re both widowed been out together before. He paid first time I paid second time, this time I suggest splitting. What do people think when he drinks and eats more than me and we end up with a bill for £70 for a modest 2 course lunch … much more than I would have ordered. Next time I can’t keep this up… suggestions please, going Dutch ?

Luckylegs Tue 05-Apr-22 19:21:39

My husband is always scrupulous about putting extra in because he’s had something more expensive or we divide by the number of people if there’s a single person, it’s only right. I don’t like being diddled though. One couple we were acquaintances with were very keen to go out for a meal. We realised why when the lady proceeded to polish off several bottles of wine whilst the rest of us (including her husband) just had one or two drinks and I think I just had a soft drink as I was driving and of course, we split the bill. Only once! I’d never go out with them again and it seems all other mutual friends are reluctant as well, wonder why! Some people are just impervious or just don’t bother!