For Singles, How to Split Checks with Couples

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great point, Veronia- I think that it is older couples that feel less comfortable with this, perhaps because of a tradition of having one person pay when the bill comes. Younger people seem much more comfortable with this idea.

Kimberly Palmer of DC 3:09PM March 23, 2009

Granted I have yet to officially dine with "married" people but I've dined with practically married people many a time. It's simple...pay for what you eat, which is akin to asking for separate checks. It's what we did BEFORE they got married...why should it change after they got married?

Veronica of NY 2:24PM March 23, 2009

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