Isn't it so awkward when people try to divvy up the check? There are so many scenarios which make for really uncomfortable moments!

Of course, there is always the pretend reach for the check! Hoping someone else will protest and then they don't and you're stuck with an enormous check! lol

I had a friend whose girlfriend pulled out her calculator at the table and told everyone exactly to the penny what they owed.

I guess it was an effective way to make sure her boyfriend didn't overpay but pretty painful to watch everyone squirm in disbelief while she told them they hadn't paid enough and added the 20% gratuity + Tax for them! lol Suffice it to say, we all learned to ask for separate checks!

The other scenario is that everyone throws down what they think they owe and it doesn't cover the check and everyone sits there! ha,ha... like a poker game.. everyone waiting to see who makes the first move and shows their hand.. who's reaching for the wallet first?

I do hate it though when it is a big party.. some people drink, others don't, some order a $20 entree and appetizers, some order a salad and an ice tea, then at the end, someone suggests that everyone all put in the same amount! ouch... yeah, separate checks are the way to go.

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