tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5831340837316208945.post2023822562231720679..comments2024-01-30T09:54:15.155+00:00Comments on The Tight Fist - Lessons In Frugality From A Real Jew: Ask The Tight Fist: Group DinnersThe Tight Fisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12853527040756844624noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5831340837316208945.post-65184807318450846742009-12-04T00:51:00.761+00:002009-12-04T00:51:00.761+00:00This also avoids the "bill splitting" ph...This also avoids the "bill splitting" phenomenon.My Piano's Musehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06864984865167772162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5831340837316208945.post-78977031816293523932009-12-04T00:50:23.906+00:002009-12-04T00:50:23.906+00:00One strategy I recommend is to loudly announce you...One strategy I recommend is to loudly announce your budget restrictions before the restaurant is chosen. Or if it's chosen ask, "Do you think I'll be able to get anything for under 6$ there? That's my budget for today."<br /><br />People can order all the appetizers, drinks, plates they want. You're spending 6$ and you'll probably get to eat their leftovers.My Piano's Musehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06864984865167772162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5831340837316208945.post-13289906118673789972009-08-28T04:52:35.283+01:002009-08-28T04:52:35.283+01:00I was just about to ask this question! :) But on t...I was just about to ask this question! :) But on the "splitting the bill" point, I've found that bringing a lot of change, e.g. $1s and $5s, helps a lot for group dinners. So you can just put in the exact amount you are responsible for, and leave it at that while the rest are arguing.Fenellanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5831340837316208945.post-32684134287985074492009-08-26T03:15:25.091+01:002009-08-26T03:15:25.091+01:00I have personally tried all those excuses to get o...I have personally tried all those excuses to get out of eating, and none of them work. It's much easier to just tell people you don't like them and accept having no friends.<br /><br />Also, it seems like the Tight Fist should take a stand against tapas, if he hasn't already. Now that's a good way to empty your wallet while staying hungry!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5831340837316208945.post-27507710075661106052009-08-26T01:50:51.610+01:002009-08-26T01:50:51.610+01:00Immediately after the guy orders four $18 pitchers...Immediately after the guy orders four $18 pitchers and three $9 appetizers you shout, "Thanks buddy, your generosity is legendary!" and then watch him either man up or weasel out of it. Let the negotiating begin!tjp80919https://www.blogger.com/profile/05818051562895797490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5831340837316208945.post-29214311591178516522009-08-25T17:35:41.762+01:002009-08-25T17:35:41.762+01:00This will also get you out of the eternal problem ...This will also get you out of the eternal problem of "splitting the check"; where normally intelligent people are utterly incapable of accurately calculating their contributions. Usually resulting in arguing/bitter overpaying by the considerate few.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04485468659060217328noreply@blogger.com