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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My friends all tend to split the bill evenly but I make sure to pipe up and say "hey, I got more wine, so I'm adding in an extra ten. Kathy, you didn't get very much so don't put in as much." I'm also quite aware of who is on a tighter budget and am sensitive to whether they are overpaying.

if I or we haven't ordered more and its even or even if we've ordered less , we keep our mouth shut and share. [/quote]

This is pretty standard when I go out with my friends. People know what they purchased and should adjust accordingly.

I would have no problem with this person requesting her own check when they go out but it is the fact that she doesn't ask for own check and instead tries to dictate with others do.
If everyone else is fine splitting then she gets her own check or doesn't get invited. Everyone has paid more than their fare share from time to time and most have also paid less on occasion.

I once read a Miss Manner's, or similar, that said part of what you are paying for is the company so everything doesn't need to be even payment-wise.

I used to have this great group of friends who went out every Friday. Often we would all overpay.  Someone would just keep the extra $ and bring it the next week to put in the pot.  It was great.
Unless you are really struggling, it is just money and if an extra $10 or $20 from time to time is going to break your bank maybe you shouldn't be going out.  And if it is an extra $10 or $20 every time I think you should look for new friends.
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