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1 week agoThere's One Way to Split Restaurant Bills That Ends All Arguments
Cultural differences in bill-splitting practices lead to confusion and frustration, particularly between Canada and the United States.
Here's the thing: You don't actually know what's in your friend's bank account. She may have come into an inheritance, have a generous child helping her out, or simply have her finances more under control than you assume. Making decisions based on guesses about someone else's financial situation is a risky game, and it can quietly become its own kind of condescension.