at the restaurant, the puzzle of good accounts that make good friends

at the restaurant, the puzzle of good accounts that make good friends
at the restaurant, the puzzle of good accounts that make good friends

THE CHECK, PLEASE – At coffee time or the last drink, a little discomfort may arise around the table. And the pleasant dinner with friends leaves bitter memories.

“It’s been two years, and we’re still talking about it because tempers are so heated…” Lucas* never digested this dinner at the restaurant, with friends from his school. That evening, There are around ten of them at the table for an evening that promises to be festive. But very quickly, “two teams” are emerging: those who do not have the means and cannot afford more than “the cheapest dish on the menu at 15 euros” ; and those who decided to treat themselves. “They had a cocktail, starter, main course, dessert, digestive… around 45 euros!” Obviously, when the waiter brings the bill, things get stuck. “The three people who have consumed the most say that we are going to divide by ten”chokes Lucas, who has no “more money” at that time. “That's a simple to triple ratio: it's not very delicate, especially since it's not out of stinginess that we haven't eaten much…” The tone rises, helped by the alcohol consumed during dinner, and the break is complete. “They say to us: “you…

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