Imagine you’re out to dinner with friends, having a great time, when the bill arrives. Suddenly, the mood shifts—people start glancing around awkwardly and chuckling nervously. Do you split the bill evenly, even though everyone ordered different dishes? Or should each person cover their own meal? It’s a common dilemma, but one Reddit user took an approach that caught everyone off guard.
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