Quote:
Originally Posted by nazali
Kinda interesting topic came up and was wondering what the collective thought
Scenario
*Birthday party*, people are invited to a restaurant. What should happen?
below are some options, feel free to add more
Organizer/inviter choices
1> Don't worry about the bill, we'll just wing it, when the bring the check around
2> Assume people will pay only there part of the bill
3> The birthday "person" pays the bill period
4> Organizer sends an email to the invited saying that
a> Regardless of what is ordered the bill and tip will be divided equally among all
b> Regardless of what is ordered the bill and tip will be divided equally among all, except the drinks bill, the organizer will pay for the drinks
Have at it !  |
#1 isn't an answer, it is just delaying the initial question and guaranteeing some degree of tension.
These 2 are a guaranteed problem, better to skip it than face the flak they will provoke (yes, I've been burned by both):
> Assume people will pay only their part of the bill
> or anything where "bill will be divided equally among all"
I think organizer should decide and, unless they are paying it all, inform the guests before they sit to order - either everybody splits an equal part of b'day person's bill, everybody on separate checks, or be classy about it and just cover the bill and tip. If restaurant won't give separate checks, then prearrange for a 'math party' to get it done accurately.