Splitting the Bill with Friends: what to say in English

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Suggesting to Split

Should we just split it evenly? Or does everyone want to pay for what they ordered?

Ask how to divide the bill.

split it evenlypay for what they ordered

I only had a salad, so it doesn't feel fair to split evenly. Can we just pay separately?

Express why you prefer separate bills.

doesn't feel fairpay separately

Hey, don't worry about it. I'll cover yours. You can get me next time.

Offer to pay for a friend's meal.

cover yoursget me next time

Talking to the Waiter

Could we get the check, please? We'd like to split it three ways.

Request to split the bill three ways.

checksplit it three ways

Can you put the appetizers on one bill and the rest on separate ones?

Ask to separate appetizers from the bill.

appetizersone billseparate ones

Using Mobile Payment

I'll just put it all on my card. You guys can Venmo me your share later.

Offer to pay and get reimbursed later.

put it on my cardVenmoyour share

I sent you the request. It's $23.50 including tip. Does that sound right?

Confirm the amount requested for payment.

sent you the requestincluding tip

No rush on paying me back. Whenever you get a chance is fine.

Tell friends there's no rush to pay back.

no rushpaying me backwhenever

Key words

split the bill

divide the cost

cover

pay for someone

check / bill

payment receipt

Venmo

send money via Venmo

tip

extra money for service

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