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If theres one thing that can breakfriendships, its probably splitting the bill.
Do you split everything in half?
Does everyone pay for their meal?
The latter dilemma is exactly what happened to one woman.
But when shepostedher story on the internet, netizens gave her a reality check.
Read her expert insights below!
Communication aids in clearing up misunderstandings and awkward situations, Tannehill Tyson adds.
When youre having dinner with friends, its better to discuss whos paying for what up front.
That way the arrangements can also be communicated with the server in advance, she offers an alternative.
In the end, its all about fairness and social grace, theetiquetteexpert emphasizes.
Etiquette is about putting others at ease.
A little grace is needed [in] tricky situations.
She suggests something to consider: is a meal worth ruining a friendship?
Thats not surprising, given that some friends take advantage of that.
Humorist and cultural observer Joel Stein told Today that people shouldnt be so individualist when dining with friends.
It doesnt matter if you just felt like a drink or a salad.
The idea of some kind of financial fairness in a group-dining situation is nonexistent.
He considers this a mostly American problem and that conflicts about the dinner bill arise because were so individualistic.
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