This Guy's Friends Never Split The Bill Fairly When Out To Eat, So He Did Something Shocking, And Hopefully That Taught Them A Lesson

Fabiana Buontempo
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Nothing is worse than going out to a restaurant with friends or family and having to awkwardly decide how to handle paying the bill when it comes. Some people believe in splitting the check evenly — regardless of who ordered what.

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Other people would rather pay for only what they ordered plus tip. I honestly get anxious about these situations with certain friends of mine.

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In the r/AmItheAsshole subreddit, this OP shared a rather relatable story of how they handled paying while out for dinner with friends, but now they're asking if they were the asshole for doing so. Here's their story:

"I(27M) have been a part of a small friend group, around eight people total, basically since college.For some background, two people from the group, Susan and Greg, are just absolute leeches. Going out for lunch? Expect them to order the most expensive on the menu, then feed you some sob story about their finances, and then dump half the bill on you."

Three people are dining at a restaurant table. One is paying with cash. Plates of food and drinks are visible
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"Last weekend, Dan, one of the people from the group, told me about a casual dinner. I told him that if Susan or Greg were there, I wouldn't be able to come. He tells me they would be there but I should just put my opinions aside and come just once."

I show up and we...[CLICK TO CONTINUE READING]

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