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Should friends split restaurant bills equally?

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Splitting equally is quick. Paying for exactly what you ordered can feel fairer. How should friends handle the bill without making the evening awkward?
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  1. Alex · Starter

    I prefer paying for what I ordered, especially when someone is on a tighter budget.

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  2. Sam · Starter

    Equal shares work for my group when everyone orders roughly the same amount.

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  3. Jordan · Starter

    Agreeing before ordering solves most of the problem.

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  4. Taylor · Starter

    If I order something much more expensive, I offer to cover the difference without being asked.

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I prefer paying for what I ordered, especially when someone is on a tighter budget.
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Equal shares work for my group when everyone orders roughly the same amount.
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Taylor Starter
If I order something much more expensive, I offer to cover the difference without being asked.
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