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Moneyhas a habit of bringing out the worst in people.

He went online to share his story of petty revenge.

Theyve all stayed close despite moving to different jobs, and their low-key catchups are a regular tradition.

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The first two times it happened, OP let it slide.

But the third time, Mike went fullsurfand turf while the others ordered modest meals.

So, OP hatched a plan.

Friends in a kitchen, one wearing a beanie, preparing a meal together, laughing and enjoying their time.

OP says Mike barely spoke to him throughout the meal, obviously bleak his bill-splitting plan had backfired.

Everyone else was happy, no one paid extra, and OPs celebratory prime rib?

In the end, the only thing Mike walked away with was a check that matched hisappetite.

Text discussion about a notorious guy who over-orders and friends deciding not to split the bill.

But what exactly is the etiquette when it comes to dining in groups?

We went looking for answers.

Well, hopefully, Mike has learned his lesson and will be ordering less enthusiastically at the groups get-togethers.

Text about a new friend joining a group, describing an issue occurring last year.

OP certainly seems to have gotten over his people-pleasing issues, and his position is crystal clearno more mooching.

Check out the results:

Text about a guy known for ordering more food and still suggesting to split the bill evenly with friends.

Man with friends at outdoor dinner, holding a drink.

Text complaining about a guy infamous for ordering more food and expecting to split the bill equally.

Text about a celebration at a steakhouse with friends after a work raise, mentioning Mike’s enthusiastic agreement.

Text about splitting the bill at a restaurant, reflecting on how to handle group payments.

Two friends at a cafe receive the bill from a waiter, discussing notorious bill-splitting habits.

Guy known for ordering lavish meals, others choose to split the bill separately at lunch outing.

Text about splitting the bill fairly after splurging at a celebration dinner, highlighting a notorious friend.

Text about a friend upset for paying his full meal, highlighting group dining habits.

Man in a red flannel enjoying ribs at a restaurant, known for ordering more than friends during meals.

Comments discussing bill splitting after ordering more than others, with playful revenge remarks.

Comment by Tuskerslite: “Sounds like your revenge tasted juicy and delicious” in response to a bill-splitting story.

Comment about splitting the bill with notorious friend, ending mooching days.

Reddit comment criticizing notorious guy for splitting bills unfairly.

Reddit comment about notorious guy splitting bill, hinting he attends for cheap food and drinks.

Comment discussing fairness in splitting the bill among friends.

Comment discussing the demise of a notorious bill-splitting strategy.

Reddit comment on splitting the bill evenly versus paying for individual orders at restaurants.

Text comment on separate checks for group dining, addressing issues of split bills and differing payment methods.

Comment about someone notorious for ordering too much, missing the next get-together.

Text recounts a notorious meal split story with an ex-brother-in-law at lunch.

Text response to handling notorious friend splitting the bill comment on Reddit.