A fellow co worker was unhappy after attending a pricey event with co workers. It was a get together at a fancy restaurant, he noted that fellow co workers brought their spouses and children while he was single.
They ordered the fancy food, then the wine and liquor began to flow like the Nile river. He noted that he ordered a salad with chicken and a glass of soda, he did not drink any wine, beer or any other liquor. In his mind according to the menu his bill would be $17 plus tax & gratuity.
However when the check came it was split evenly among the fellow co workers without taking into account that he was single while others had their families. Therefore he ended up forking $75.
Our advice is to have clear, open communication to avoid awkwardness, especially about hospitality. First if you are in this situation please do inform the waiter to give you a separate check.
Second advise your fellow co workers who invited you or hosted the get together that you will split the food bill and nothing more. Third inform your fellow co workers that the place is out of your budget and give them your price range initially, you may be surprised your fellow co workers might be generous and offer to pay a portion of your share understanding your family situation.
Whatever the occasion whether birthday party or any other engagement, have an open, clear communication with your fellow co workers about your budget.
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