Going to a restaurant with my friends?

Question

every time i go to a restaurant with my friends i always end up feeding them! for example; i'll oder something that brings a side oder and my friends just start eating them cause they probably think "that's plenty for everyone" but noo oder your own! lol or when the waiter ask if we want dessert they all stay quiet and wait till i say what i want and then they'll be like "we'll share!" but of course they mean just the food not the bill. ughh. any suggestions on what to tell them or what to do?

Answer 1

How annoying this must b 4 u sorry! I would just get a seperate check. Unfortunately sounds like ur stuck sharing the side order unless u want to say something -depends on how "close" these friends are. They may get their "panties in a bunch" if u seem stingy. Even though ur totally not, seeing as it happens every time. Good luck!

Answer 2

your friends are obviously cheap. dont go eat out with them. tell them this isnt a buffet we should order our own food. if they dont understand then there not your friends. there using you for food. next time dont order anything and start eating there food. and see if they understand or feel the way you feel then explain to them.

Answer 3

When the waiter comes to your table don't say a word.....Wait for your friends to order first. Or you could order a salad that way they can't share that with you. or pick something that you know that they will not want.

I can't stand people that do that! And about the dessert don't order anything. Then on the way home treat yourself to an ice cream.

Answer 4

I have friends who pull the scavenger trick.

I put the stop to it by telling the waiter before you order ANYTHING that you want seperate checks.

And when the waiter asks what you want, wait for your friends to order first.  If they don't say anything first, call out one of their names to order.  Example: "Sally, why don't you go first?  I'm still undecided."

And if all else fails and they STILL stick you with a bill or munch off YOUR order.  Call them out on it, tell them you don't like it and you won't go out to eat with them anymore if they can't be responsible.  If they are real friends, they should understand the annoyance.