I went to a birthday dinner - and fought over splitting the $4.6K bill

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11 ай бұрын

For these pals, it’s go Dutch or go home.
A group of friends were filmed arguing at a birthday dinner over how to split the hefty bill, which appeared to total more than $4,600.
“We still talk, but [the] friendship isn’t the same,” Victor Christian, who posted the viral TikTok on Sunday, told The Post. “I hope that we can fix it very soon.”
It seems that the heated exchange, which has scored 14.6 million views, was spurred by the birthday girl’s alleged desire for the bill to be shared evenly among the party rather than pay as you go.
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@Okayyycool 11 ай бұрын

Never split the bill. Only pay for what you ordered, period.

@MARKHENSTROM 11 ай бұрын

This is the only right answer.

@khristionlouvatin6874 22 күн бұрын

🤣😂

@khannman 11 ай бұрын

Thats when I find the waiter, pay for my meal and leave in the middle of the argument

@GwladYrHaf 10 ай бұрын

That's the correct response. Ignore the drama, walk up to the counter, state what you purchased, pay your dues and add a tip. Then return to the table to tell them you've paid your debts and then watch the drama knowing you are already exempt from any remaining responsibilities in the discussion.

@khannman 10 ай бұрын

@@GwladYrHaf thats when they get even more mad and I just look at em like: 🥴Well🤷🏾‍♂️

@infinity_sh4816 3 ай бұрын

@tentrickspony8925 4 ай бұрын

Splitting the bill will only benefit whomever made the most expensive order and it will work against whoever made the cheapest order.

@sarscov9854 Ай бұрын

socialism.

@BMarie774 4 ай бұрын

The only people who want to split the bill, are the broke greedy folks who go in and order a $60 meal and another $20 in appetizers, and another $120 in drinks. Literally if you push to split the bill, it’s because you’re greedy, broke, and entitled. It’s such greedy and entitled mindset. “I’m gonna gorge myself on this food I can’t afford, and y’all can foot the difference”

@BMarie774 11 ай бұрын

Here’s my opinion. Bill splitting should be decided by everyone, upfront. If someone isn’t comfortable, they can say “I’ll get a separate check”. No questions or judgments passed. For the birthday person, it’s nice to pay for their bill but again shouldn’t be an obligation unless stated prior. Everyone at the table could “buy them a drink” and put down the amount for one of their drinks plus some extra to cover a meal, no need to split the entire bill. Edit* if you’re going to split, a maximum price should be set, and drinks on a limit. Because there’s too many people who would easily wrack up nearly $100 just in drinks at fancy restaurants, let alone choosing the most expensive dishes.

@edreid7872 11 ай бұрын

A decision should be made before anyone picks up a menu.. especially in a high end restaurant…

@Ghost-Rider667 11 ай бұрын

$4.6K bill?.... Did LIzzo attend the dinner party?

@leycheejellyy 8 ай бұрын

the fake one did

@sleepyandhollow. 10 ай бұрын

Nope. Not splitting the bill if i ordered an appetizer and a drink and you had 3 drinks and 20 oz filet mignon. Not gonna happen and you're not my friend if you expect me to

@erichvonmolder9310 11 ай бұрын

Next time go to Popeye's.

@denverman22 11 ай бұрын

😂😂

@JSS822 5 ай бұрын

Love that chicken at Popeye's...cuz it's all I can afford.😕

@DavidVanHelden1 11 ай бұрын

If they weren't fighting over the bill they would be fighting over something else anyway...

@stevemuzak8526 11 ай бұрын

If you invite people to a restaurant for your birthday dinner : YOU PAY!

@Invixnlty 7 ай бұрын

@vanessab2392 6 ай бұрын

Exactly! I organized my own birthday party and I did it at home, and I paid for everything. I didn't care because all I wanted was to spend my day with my loved ones!

@fritzvolz1640 11 ай бұрын

The other people in the restaurant just want a quiet meal, with their children, that's getting harder to do everyday.

@leonite934 25 күн бұрын

Ye well that's black people for ye🤣🤣🤣

@usausa3234 11 ай бұрын

Do not go to a restaurant that charges that much. Hard to tell how many was in the group from this clip. Maybe 10-15. No way a group that size should be paying pay more than $1000-1500 for a dinner and drinks. $4,000 at a restaurant is asinine. Maybe that much for a group of 40.

@tricky5222 11 ай бұрын

Thats what the dude is arguing lol he wants to only pay for himself because they were ordering up

@Johenz 4 ай бұрын

That’s because these girls go to restaurants and just order whateve they want so you end up covering for them. If the total was like 1,500 for 10 ppl u don’t thing they will mind splitting but if when its 4,600 nahh. I am paying $460 dollars but I only got $60 worth of food tf

@MarieAntoinetteandherlittlesis 4 ай бұрын

I have a feeling they were ordering expensive wine and champs and plates and plates of appetizers.

@sircasm6578 11 ай бұрын

For normal people, that's embarrassing

@naterock631 3 ай бұрын

This is why I dont do group dinners with broke people

@poohvie2513 9 ай бұрын

I wouldn't split that either. If I didn't order expensive items on the menu, I'm not paying for someone else floss. Ive been in this situation before, a 3,000 bill. Now i paid my 300 for my meanl and drink not drinks. I didn't have appetizers, which they had already on the table when I got there. Also, the birthday girl brother kept ordering bottles. Well at the end of the night the bill was over 3,000 . The host paid the entire bill and everyone cash app their portion.

@user-un6th4gn4b 4 ай бұрын

They knew they ain’t have it

@marcellixxx 11 ай бұрын

If the 💵 was 😂 almost 5k i get the gloves 🧤 ready to be scrubbing dishes in the back LoL 😆

@shxdow9807 2 ай бұрын

Why can’t they all be adult and just say “let’s all just pay for what WE ordered ourselves”.

@Hollywoodvampire 11 ай бұрын

I agree with Hummingbird " Pay for yourself then, split the b day girls bill."

@zhinningenge1754 2 ай бұрын

I only celebrate my bday when I can afford to cover the whole check for me and my guests. I don't feel entitled to anything just because it's my birthday. I'm just grateful my loved-ones showed up. The problem with these expensive split-bill dinners and destination weddings is that financially unstable/irresponsible people take advantage of these situations to have experiences they could never afford on their own.

@aaronbechtel5034 3 ай бұрын

Theres about a 14% cross section of America that should be required to pay a 75% deposit on their credit card before the first appetizer is served no matter how well they are dressed. Let's just call it a security deposit from the "Summer of Love"

@terrymurray1959 Ай бұрын

really, who exactly is this 14% of America made up of? this is important to know since you said that it shouldn't matter how well they are dressed.

@jamesbrown5262 Ай бұрын

@@terrymurray1959 The same group committing most of the crime.

@GoMakeSomeSandwhich 27 күн бұрын

I thought it was 13%

@shawnm6628 11 ай бұрын

In 2023 I let the woman pay there portion. It’s only right to keep it equal

@user-vj2ng5el9r 11 ай бұрын

No, they should pay for everything in the name of past harms of tradition.

@lewiscayla96 3 ай бұрын

It’s not about equal, it’s about common decency. I don’t care if the whole table was men you pay for what you ordered unless splitting was already agreed upon.

@2W3X4YZ5 17 күн бұрын

Don’t ever buy any expensive food or luxury alcohol for anyone that lives in Atlanta. Pay for what you eat.

@kingofrannoch 7 сағат бұрын

Everyone ordered the most expensive thing when they believed they wouldn't pay for it in full😂

@Elijah1916_myhighway 28 күн бұрын

Poor social skills aside, this is arguably the biggest reason I eat by myself.

@deevahlyshus 8 ай бұрын

So what happened in the end?

@lisaivey8392 8 ай бұрын

😢Honey, it appears she either never really was a friend OR she has changed drastically..either way Toxic is Toxic....Yes it hurts now BUT in time you'll realize you really didn't lose much.

@RobertWilson-jb4xw Ай бұрын

Over 4k for a meal , what were they eating ? Gold and diamonds .

@Mike-dn7ut 11 ай бұрын

Shocking .........not really

@AlbertoUltranaut82 10 күн бұрын

This is the reason i don’t attend birthday party groups anymore there is always the typical crowd that order expensive food and drinks when the server shows up with the bill they act like it’s non of their business. broke ones

@charliedaniels1 11 ай бұрын

No tip was left

@jamesbrown5262 Ай бұрын

Even if they could afford it, there would be no tip.

@NedWasHere94 Күн бұрын

Idk why people think ending their sentence with “period” is some kind of cheatcode

@mindyloulou3528 10 күн бұрын

Yeah, I moved to Portland, OR and went out with new friends. I was a recently divorced single mom and broke so I only ordered a water and small appetizer. They ordered alcoholic drinks and several appetizers. When the bill arrived, I had to fork over $25. I was a bit shocked but paid it and learned the hard way that is the culture in some places. Now I always make sure I'm on a separate tab when I order.

@Somber39 6 ай бұрын

I hate going with a large group of girls they always get carried away with big plate’s dessert and drink. And I don’t drink alcohol or order dessert . My small meal ends up costing me double not fair. And restaurants don’t like dividing checks per customer

@andsowot 11 ай бұрын

Great. Means they won't be out ruining people's night again.

@CLUB-th7pp 11 ай бұрын

If ya can’t afford it eat a less expensive place. Why’s this even a QUESTION??

@Chavez58677 4 ай бұрын

The Usual Suspects

@Americanexotic14388 6 күн бұрын

When a bill comes up to 4. 3 k bill for food tells you something wrong with this world

@Torontodude20000 4 ай бұрын

They Resturant should have a policy when a big party shows up that they ask before taking any orders how the Bill is going to be handled. By that I mean. Should they have a single Bill, split, separate bills. At least way. People can choose to leave before any drama starts.

@elonmooske5561 11 ай бұрын

I'm shocked they didn't trash the racist restaurant

@maximumjesus 11 ай бұрын

😂

@poodledog8479 11 ай бұрын

Every one should ask for separate CHECKS

@ArielleTiaAriel 5 ай бұрын

That’s wat I say the moment I tell the waiter my order 😂they got me f up lol

@gloriavalencia9072 Ай бұрын

That's why these women are single

@jameskelly5672 11 ай бұрын

Happy birthday.

@jasonhamon8005 6 күн бұрын

Classy people. Bet the whole staff was thrilled when they walked in

@sookie4195 4 ай бұрын

I take cash whenever I go to eat out with other people. That way I lay down what I paid for and that includes a tip.

@JSS822 2 ай бұрын

what kind of adult goes out to eat when they're completely broke? Even if there is a chance that someone pays for your meal, it looks pretty pathetic if someone actually doesn't.

@mhanley61 2 ай бұрын

If he lost a friend over it, then she was never a true friend

@JV-fg9nt 3 ай бұрын

They should have made things clear beforehand. At this point I would have pulled out my card and covered the $4600 bill and said goodbye. I’m not rich but this is just classless.

@cyncynjones4112 Ай бұрын

I would not be willing to pay for someone else’s stuff especially if it was more than what I had.

@johnand77171 9 күн бұрын

Pay for what you ordered simple. I can’t stand that. Often people burn others simply because they won’t pay. I find out who’s paying what, before we eat, these days.

@pattycox1948 11 ай бұрын

I don’t drink so I would not expect to pay the drink tabs for anyone…I believe in separate bills…if I have pasta and another has steak or lobster..why would anyone expect me to help pay for their dinners…nope…

@RIQs_World 22 күн бұрын

Group dinners are for young people. Grown folks don't play that mess.

@MalchikGuy 11 ай бұрын

_thy enrichment runneth over_

@DfDuckyFilms 3 ай бұрын

Bro don’t even pull up if you no you ain’t trynna pay that bill bro lml

@bryanfowler2039 12 күн бұрын

Fact check. It’s always them not tipping and bouncing on bills lol

@VulcanGunner Ай бұрын

They are all strong independent women who do not need a man until the check shows up!

@wtcbd01 Ай бұрын

Is this what young and entitled people do with their time? Who in their right mind would pay for someone running up an unlimited bill without that being discussed ahead of time. The worst part is the boyfriend of the girl(or the one sitting next to her) is acting like a female and arguing that grown men should pay for her running up the bill. Incredible.

@rickg204 Ай бұрын

Pay for the things you ordered .

@richardcrainium9343 3 ай бұрын

How do you rack up a 4600 dinner bill? What are you eating??

@seanpeterson4834 2 ай бұрын

Get me some extra cheese on my whopper!!!

@AnonymousanonymousA 8 ай бұрын

Who spends $4,000 on dinner loooooollll

@jmwilson6792 5 ай бұрын

If you're poor, just say it. Many people are poor.

@Johenz 4 ай бұрын

@@jmwilson6792no need to spend that much tbh even if you’re not poor especially at a restaurant that’s not that expensive. That just means you’re unnecessarily ordering

@brianmayabella5992 Ай бұрын

Proper decorum when you invite, you pay the bill only to invited with allowable allowance at most 3 person other than the invited. Beyond that, as a guy, especially without notice, im only responsible to the stated above

@Scrubby-McScrubberson 11 ай бұрын

As long as no one ran out without paying the bill, and i wasn't there with a date tryin to create a little civilized,romantic,ambience, I don't have a problem with the Bickertons actin up like damnFools and embarrassing themselves.. if that's even possible anymore ✌🏾

@themanwnoname3454 11 ай бұрын

Ah the debates in this world :) I try to live like every day is my bday bc I was born in the USA, seemed the way to choose to live, & life is so short 🥂🍾

@JBanks333 10 ай бұрын

💨 🎯

@navigator1372 4 ай бұрын

Ive NEVER let myself get into that situation.

@GoMakeSomeSandwhich 27 күн бұрын

Cliche poor people who never experienced luxury and decide to go overboard lol

@TisWu-uf8cc 5 ай бұрын

Just pay for your own meals. It's that simple.

@julieennis6929 11 ай бұрын

If you invite people to your birthday dinner YOU pay. Obviously you couldn’t afford it. Living a champagne life with a beer budget. If you wanted “help” you should have explained this in your invite.

@Johenz 4 ай бұрын

Not necessarily I don’t know where you get that idea from. They can pay on their own. The problem is when ppl get $500 or $700 worth of food and everyone is getting $100, $50 and you want to split equally. Now we’re splitting $1,350 in four. Not far to those other ppl. I just got $50 worth of food and paying $450 for it

@know973 11 ай бұрын

You know as a person who proudly represents gen X generation... I notice most adults these days have the vocabulary and behave like children....no I mean literal children.....meanwhile the children act like their adults living in their parent's home...its an oddity for sure.....I would buy my food and exit.....

@rjchavers9267 11 ай бұрын

I don't think there's anything wrong with expecting people to do it either way, just know before you get there and order as to how the bill is going to be handled. I respect healthy boundaries and respect people's financial standings.

@Horsekick9times Ай бұрын

You know who your friends that day.

@orlandogonzalez9360 5 ай бұрын

I would think about who I am going to dinner with before I would actually go

@TheDagumTruth 11 ай бұрын

Wooooow.

@shantafuller4861 3 ай бұрын

Why does it always have to be Atlanta? Seriously y’all? Clue into that B that started it with the oysters.

@captaintwinkieAnto 3 ай бұрын

Only pay for what you get, not fair for you pay 60 when all you had was a water

@CantComeUpWithAGoodName 23 күн бұрын

Idk bout yall but in germany we always pay for ourselves

@juanperez-rd1ic Ай бұрын

Just pay for what you order

@nikhiljagane5713 23 күн бұрын

Friends forever

@factsondeck1552 2 ай бұрын

He thought he was one of the girls 🌈

@michaelnorris7237 8 ай бұрын

Could have just gone to chillies!

@lastking4322 7 ай бұрын

I'm not spending the bill that stuff is talked about before we even get the food even if you are having a birthday that day or not

@Johenz 4 ай бұрын

It depends on how much. I’ve been out with friends in college and we split the bill but it always came out close to how much we spend. Sometimes I end up paying $40 when I order $50 worth of food. Other spending $50 when I ordered $40 worth of food. It’s that balance that makes it okay. When I have to pay $400 and only had $50 worth of food then i am leaving

@kingcreedo6010 8 ай бұрын

The answer is pay for your own food. Wish her a happy birthday and leave

@bobcarter4763 8 ай бұрын

One dude orders coffee. Other dude orders appetizers, cocktails, steak and lobster, truffles, ganache cake- "I thought we were gonna split the bill"

@MichaelColeman2 11 ай бұрын

I'm guessing there were 9 people at this dinner.... so around $575/person then you have tip which is $830 @18% of $4600 .... this is a bit much where did you poor folks go to eat?? $830/8 which is an additional $105/person total damage $680/person I'm not including the BirFday girl... next time pick a Taco Bell or McDonalds to have a party at.... idk

@MARKHENSTROM 11 ай бұрын

Michael - it is not the job of the customer to ensure the employee can make ends meet. That responsibility is that of the employer. For decades - Americans have gotten angry at each other over tips - while employers have laughed all the way to the bank. Stop tipping.

@MichaelColeman2 11 ай бұрын

@@MARKHENSTROM I agree, I was just doing the math...

@redacted2275 11 ай бұрын

The guy ordered just $24.85 worth of food and had no idea about the splitting idea.

@charlesfriscia7236 11 ай бұрын

IS THIS A "FRIENDS" EPISODE REMAKE?

@shoutout3651 17 күн бұрын

Trying not to sound racist but why always the same type of people have this problem

@aldocastillo91 11 ай бұрын

They just wanted a free meal. Even the foo with the white shirt. If that was his man why didn't he pay for everything. I guess they didn't accept BET

@sanyim Ай бұрын

I swear i seen the lady in the red jacket in 2 other videos just like this

@jtonah4rmdabaymayne158 11 ай бұрын

Cant we all just get along

@radioactive_bananas 8 ай бұрын

When some of us gain some common sense yes

@thepotcallinthekettle4409 4 ай бұрын

Celebrate my g. You were able to drop dead weight in the form of looser friends that only know how to use.

@denverman22 11 ай бұрын

Ghetto at the restaurant

@joshuamylesgibson 11 ай бұрын

Perfect example of socialism and why it inevitably fails. 👍

@steverogers9824 11 ай бұрын

WHAT DO YOU EXPECT....

@liquidlife666 5 ай бұрын

When I go out in big groups like this I tell everyone off the back I’m paying for my own food. That way no body assumes I’m chipping in for food I didn’t eat or drinks I didn’t drink. the moment the waiter takes my order I say“ I want a separate check at the end of the meal” please & Thank you.