A group dinner can turn awkward fast when the bill arrives. One Reddit user (27M) shared how years of splitting the bill evenly finally pushed him to speak up.
In his longtime friend group, two friends—Susan and Greg—always ordered expensive cocktails, steaks, wine, and dessert, then insisted everyone split the check evenly. Last weekend, the Redditor ordered only a $10 drink, while Susan and Greg’s orders totaled nearly $200.
When they suggested an even split, he calmly said he’d rather pay for what he ordered. The table went silent. Susan laughed it off, Greg called him cheap, and tensions flared when their bill jumped significantly.
The next day, they accused him of ruining the group vibe and “breaking tradition,” even suggesting they stop doing dinners together.
His takeaway?
Sometimes splitting the bill reveals more than money—it shows the true cost of certain friendships.
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