One of the most common forms of payment when dining with several people is to split the tab evenly. While this is an accurate mathematical scenario, often times, this is less than fair. Must we be Nobel Prize winning Physicists to successfully split a bill?
I was inspired to research and write about this topic following a phone call from a client I will call “Fran” regarding a recent dining experience. Fran ate 1 piece of bruschetta from a common appetizer tray. Some guests ordered entrees and split premium bottles of white wine. The bill was evenly split and everyone was asked to contribute $42. That’s right; Fran paid 42 bucks for a piece of toast.
My research hypothesis:
Fran is not the only person who has experienced the pitfalls of this common system of payment.
My findings:
Fran is not the only person who has experienced the pitfalls of this common system of payment.
Several notable economists have theorized that if 8 people are dining, each item ordered contributes 1/8 to your total cost and 7/8 to the cost of the others at the table.
My suggestion? If the restaurant permits, ask for separate checks. This system is less efficient on the part of the wait staff, but with the money you’ll save, you can afford to give them a generous tip for any inconvenience.
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I was inspired to research and write about this topic following a phone call from a client I will call “Fran” regarding a recent dining experience. Fran ate 1 piece of bruschetta from a common appetizer tray. Some guests ordered entrees and split premium bottles of white wine. The bill was evenly split and everyone was asked to contribute $42. That’s right; Fran paid 42 bucks for a piece of toast.
My research hypothesis:
Fran is not the only person who has experienced the pitfalls of this common system of payment.
My findings:
Fran is not the only person who has experienced the pitfalls of this common system of payment.
Several notable economists have theorized that if 8 people are dining, each item ordered contributes 1/8 to your total cost and 7/8 to the cost of the others at the table.
My suggestion? If the restaurant permits, ask for separate checks. This system is less efficient on the part of the wait staff, but with the money you’ll save, you can afford to give them a generous tip for any inconvenience.
http://www.donnamariawalker.com/
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