What are the rules for SPLITTING THE BILL with friends at dinner? Avoid that AWKWARD moment

This is a contentious topic! When you receive the invite to go to a group dinner, do you roll your eyes because you know how it's going to go down? Between the research and our experience, we are going to tell you how it SHOULD be so you can educate yourself and the host! Welcome to The Hot Girl School! The podcast where we redefine confidence and go way beyond the reflection you see in the mirror. We're your hosts Lauren and Danielle, here to empower you to embrace your inner radiance because confidence is so much more than looks. Our goal is to help you become your best self. Whether you're strutting into an event or conquering the boardroom, join us as we explore topics like self love, inner strength and owning your unique journey to confidence. So, grab your favorite drinkie and turn up the volume because you're about to unleash your true potential. Every single person has their own opinion on this and there actually is a correct way to go about it. The reason people don't like group dinner is because they pay for everyone else to indulge. Even you don't eat and you simply go for the company, you are still expected to chip in. You know if you say yes to the invite, you are going to be splitting the bill regardless of what your ate, drank or if you can afford it. The three ways the bill is paid: 1. Everyone puts in their card 2. Itemize the final bill and multiple cards with different amounts 3. Separate bills Rarely to almost never does the host have a conversation around the bill prior to hosting the event. According to research, the host is supposed to pay the final bill is she organized the event. If that is NOT her intention then it should be stated at the time of the invite. Speaking up and asking for your own bill is awkward. It takes confidence in your decision to say take this route. Sometimes you will get verbal pushback for doing this. In order to avoid this whole situation with the bill after, the host needs to find out from the restaurant if they allow split checks. Let your guests know as the host that the restaurant doesn't split checks and ask the group if they are ok with using cash app. The solution is to choose a different restaurant if the majority of people aren't ok with this. It's also the responsibility of the host to find out how the group wants to pay. Having this conversation up front is much easier and eliminates the tension at the end of a fun night. It's a simple question to get a pulse on the group, "how do we want to take care of the bill? Do you want to split the bill or do you want individual checks?". If speaking up about how you want to pay whether it's splitting evenly or individual checks, you need to realize that's a you problem. Get comfortable saying you can't make it or how you'd like to pay. If you enjoyed this video, remember to give it a thumbs up, subscribe for more inspiring content, and hit the bell icon for new episodes every Tuesday! Let's Connect: 📸 Follow us on Instagram: @thehotgirlschool 🔥 Follow us on TikTok: @thehotgirlschool 🎶 Follow us on Spotify: @thehotgirlschool 🟥 Follow us on YouTube: @thehotgirlschool Support Us: TALK TO US! We want to hear from you! Send us direct messages or email us with topics on what you would like to hear about. 💌 [email protected] Thank You for Watching!