This is a topic that comes up every now and again. Speaking as someone who regularly organizes group meetups,
1. We usually split the bill evenly, because (at least as far as food is concerned) the entire table ends up sampling whatever is ordered. 2. The people I tend to meet with tend to order things which are roughly similar. 3. Liquor is where this model faces challenges. A teetotaller (or even a beer drinker, such as myself) might feel hard done by, if asked, on a regular basis, to partly subsidize someone ordering much more expensive spirits. The solution isn't easily achieved. At least in India, separate checks aren't the norm, and most POS systems aren't set up for it. Also, keeping track like this is a tedious and mood killing chore at the end of a pleasant evening. What are the thoughts of the hive mind? https://www.businessinsider.in/policy/economy/news/splitting-the-check-is-no-longer-restaurant-etiquette-in-2024-its-every-diner-for-themself/articleshow/107123596.cms -- ((Udhay Shankar N)) ((udhay @ pobox.com)) ((www.digeratus.com))
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