Tipping and Splitting the Check woes?

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Tonya and I get invited to a lot of dinners and if there is a large group, when the bill comes we used to get anxiety.  That is until we figured out how to master paying the bill.   This is what you need to do:

1.            The whole point of going out is to enjoy yourself....which means know your audience.  If you invite a group and when the bill comes they break out the calculator and leave a $2 tip you probably shouldn't pick a restaurant where the prices are $50 and up.   If you are invited it is okay to suggest another restaurant without an explanation.  You can just say you heard about this restaurant on thrillist and want to try it. 

2.            Tonya and I limit the drinks to 1 per person at the table.  All others must be purchased at the bar.  The drinks are usually around the same amount, so no problems there.

3.            If you select a place where the prices are almost the same price, we recommend you suck it up and split the check down the middle.  However, if someone's meal is 50% more than yours, it is okay to tell her what he or she owes.  If you have another engagement and must leave early, please give your share quietly but make sure you leave your portion plus extra for the tip. 

4.            If you are having dinner at your local bar, it is absolutely okay to ask for separate bills.  If you are dining in a $50 and up restaurant....asking for separate checks in our opinion is an absolute NO NO.

5.            If you are celebrating a friend's birthday at dinner....split the bill and make sure you don't include her in the number.  If her meal is 60.00 and its 12 of you, adding another $5 or $6 to your bill shouldn't be a big deal. 

6.            If you have to bring your child to dinner, please make sure you pay for them. 

What are some of your issues that you have with tipping and splitting the check?