this reminds me of the friends episode, same situation. and hell yeah i would have said something. you mention you are on a budget and end up paying more towards other ppls items. now unless everyone ate and drank the samethings than thats different.

 

Go to McDonald's and gotten food there.

Cheaper.

 

As mentioned, my phone actually has a tip calculator that I use rather often to figure out how much I owe on a group bill. (It also does even split, but I always do what I actually got.)

Personally I would've spoken up, especially if it wasn't even close to being a fair amount. I also would've had seperate checks, as it's a habit I've got in asking for that to be straightened out before I/we order.

Honestly, I've got some good friends. Last summer a group of 20 of us went out to a nice resturant and they gave us a single bill. Everyone put in what they thought they owed and we ended up having too much. I've also got two friends who often pay for my meal when I eat out with them, since they're aware they make a lot more then I do.

 

How does that help out this situation?

I can see how ordering a Number 1 meal for a group of would-be clients or co-workers would be conducive here.