Dining out with cheap mother-in-law what to do?

Question

My husband and I dine out with his parents and family about 2 times a month. Both my husband and I are on diets(salads) and don't drink.Unlike my inlaws who are "big" eaters(wine,appetizer,dessert,coffee and most expensive entree).Thier meal comes to 3 times what our meal does but my mother-in-law always wants to "equally" split the bill not figure out who got what. I don't mean to sound cheap but the last time we went out with them we ended up paying $100 for 2 salads and 2 diet sodas!

Answer 1

If these are his parents, why doesn't he just say something. It doesn't seem that hard. If you feel that it is then yes ask for seperate checks. How bad do you want to save yourself some money? Maybe they don't realize it and are just enjoying their dining experience or maybe know what they are doing and it's on purpose...I'm assuming that is not the case, but you let them get away with paying half the bill and you footing the rest for so long now, that why should they change their paying habits. When the check comes next time grab it and add up how much you guys owe (mentally) don't be rude, and pay it. If they ask why you only put in __ amount then just say because that's all you ate. I really don't think it will be a problem what so ever, it just seems akward but the sooner you do it the sooner you save some money.

Answer 2

ask for your own check before you order.

Answer 3

just pay for ur meals not theirs