When my meals and drinks are more expensive I pay more. When their meals and drinks are more expensive I divide the check evenly.
Oddly enough no one ever complains either way
sigh . . .
I have a couple good friends that just divide the check in half, and there are a couple people i know that just wouldn't squabble over a few dollars either way.
Some of it depends on how stingy you are. You can tell the people that parting with money really bothers, its in the painful expression on their faces.
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Originally posted by Cream
When a group goes out to dinner, I think that it is easier to divide the bill evenly if you have comparable meals. If I a more expensive entree, I will pay more. Most places where I eat, an alcoholic drink and a soft drink are almost the same price. I think that it is better to overpay than underpay anytime you go out. Luckily, when I go out to restaurants, it is usually with my boyfriend who would never consider letting me pay.
Another way to combat this problem is to go to a restaurant with fixed price menu. That way the bill is the same for every person. 
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