Originally Posted by
sholnay
You must be Canadian, rounding to .05.. in the US these people will round to the penny!
I strongly prefer to always split any check evenly per person, regardless of what is ordered, drank, etc. However, unless this is agreed upon prior to the meal, I'll never force it upon others as I'm not aware of everyone's financial situation (or financial decisions up to that point which prohibit them from splitting equally/easily). I'll simply toss my card in and let them figure out what is owed, removing myself from any of the work.
Actually I work in Germany, where the waiter is often expected to work out separate checks for each person at the table. I find it embarrassing when people ask waiters to do this, especially when I am the only person at the table who offers a tip. I can just imagine how an American waiter would react to this.
On the rare occasions a waiter will refuse to split the check, I do something similar to you. I grossly over-estimate my portion and throw a corresponding bill on the table (eg. in a group of 4 with a check of €120, I'll throw down a €50), disappear to the bathroom or for a smoke, and leave the penny-pinchers to it. I nearly always find my change neatly stacked in front of my place on my return.
I don't think people get that it annoys/embarrasses me. I think they just assume I can't add up.
Originally Posted by
craigsf
The guy in front of me at the checkout was buying a few items, including a pineapple, which is sold be weight. Right before his turn to check out, he ripped the crown off the pineapple (the leafy part on top) and shoved it in over by the gum and mints rack.
LMAO!