Petty Guy Uses $4 Beer To Teach His Generous Friend Lesson

Susan and Greg don't believe in separate checks. While everyone ordered $40 meals, they chose $200 worth of food.

Chelsi

• Published in Interesting
• August 25, 2024

Meeting his friends for meals was not always a pleasant experience for a 27-year-old. OP learned to anticipate a hefty bill when Susan and Greg were present.

He was tired of subsidizing their pricey dinners and decided to draw the line. They have been friends since college, but OP knew Susan and Greg were "absolute leeches."

They had a routine. Suan and Greg would order the most expensive item on the menu, guilt everyone with a sob story about finances, and then ask to split the bill equally.

Their mutual friend, Dan, invited OP to a casual dinner at an American-style diner. Dan asked OP to set their differences aside when he wondered if Susan and Greg were attending.

OP went to the dinner. His friends placed their orders, each costing around $40, but Susan and Greg chose dishes that totaled $200.

OP asked for a $4 can of beer when it was his turn. They all looked at him, so he explained that he lost his appetite.

Two of their friends followed OP's example and changed their orders. OP watched as Susan and Greg picked on their food throughout the night.

Greg quickly grabbed the waiter when the bill was brought and asked to split the bill 6 ways. OP corrected Greg and said the bill should only be divided into three because the rest had drinks without food.

Dan, who only ate $50 worth of food, was stuck with a $146.98 bill at the end of the night.

OP left $10 before he said goodnight to everyone. His inbox was full of messages from Susan and Greg the next morning.

They called him a jerk for leaving them with a bill that was more than they anticipated.

Dan said OP could have excused himself from the dinner instead of pulling a stunt that cost him money. Was OP an a**hole for pulling a maneuver to help Dan realize Susan and Greg were using him?

OP explained why they didn't ask for separate checks before placing their orders.

Susan and Greg do not subscribe to common courtesy if that wasn't the first time they expected their friends to foot the bill for their expensive tastebuds.

Even if OP had no other motive, Susan and Greg are still wrong for taking advantage of their friends.

Dan shouldn't be upset that no one else wants to enable Susan and Greg further. He can waste his money all he wants but shouldn't be upset if other people are tired of doing the same.

Half of the group is done playing a part in the Susan and Greg show. Dan should follow suit since they are expensive friends to keep.

The real question is why they are still friends with Susan and Greg after they caught onto their stunt.

OP admitted his solution was petty, but he was tired of spending money on Susan and Greg. Dan may have bought into their sob story, but OP is done being manipulated.

He remains good friends with Dan, but Susan and Greg could be another story. Who would want to be friends with people like Susan and Greg?

Chelsi