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Expert says we’ve been splitting the bill wrong – and going halves is a no-no
Maths-Whizz, people take it in turns to stump up for the bill in other cultures.Brad Klontz pointed out that in Far Eastern countries, as well as Hawaii, it’s widely accepted that people will take payments in turns.He told Stylist: "The cultural norm here is, ‘I pay this time, you pay next time’, but the agreement is unspoken."I say ‘I’ve got it’, and the other person makes a mental note and pays next time."Of course, you could just make it totally easy for the waiting staff - and ask for separate bills from the outset.Etiquette expert and Mannersmith president Jodi R.R.
