A couple of pieces of bread and two beers for $120! A vegan couple insists that they shouldn’t split the bill equally, and the reaction leaves them cut out of social invites.
The Vegan Couple’s Perspective
The married couple were both vegans. It wasn’t due to being fussy about their dietary choices; they just preferred to eat vegan food. They didn’t like to make a big deal out of it.
An Invitation to a Birthday Dinner
A friend invited them to his birthday dinner at a restaurant in Brooklyn. It was a last-minute plan, so no reservations were made. They just turned up, certain there’d be plenty of options.
Surveying the Menu
The vegan couple checked the online menu beforehand and realized that there weren’t many vegan options available except for chips and guacamole, hummus, and bread.
Money Tightness
They’d also been dealing with financial constraints due to medical expenses and didn’t want to spend too much on non-vegan food. The costs for vegans were pretty high back then.
Arrival at the Restaurant
The couple decided to snack at home and order drinks and appetizers at the restaurant. It seemed the perfect solution to saving money whilst being social and meeting up with friends.
Unplanned Family-Style Dining
Upon arriving, they discovered that it was a family-style meal, and the bill would be split evenly among the fifteen people in the group. They hadn’t expected that based on the online menu.
Limited Vegan Options
Most of the dishes were meat or cheese-based, leaving the couple with limited vegan choices. It was slightly tricky when these things happened, as the only viable option was bread.
The Bread and Beer Dinner
They settled for a few slices of bread each and two beers each, their only vegan options. They had no issue, however. It was merely to appear sociable more than anything else.
Unexpected Bill Shock
After the meal, their friend sent them a $120 Venmo request for their share of the dinner. It was a lot of money! Particularly after having a couple of beers and two pieces of bread!
Shocked by the Bill
The couple was taken aback by the bill amount as they only consumed $40 worth of food and drinks. The difference was extortionate, relatively speaking. They were surprised their friend had even suggested it!
Honest Explanation
The couple texted their friend, explaining that they weren’t aware of the family-style setup and only had a few drinks and some bread. They were sure that would clear it up.
Vegan Diet Discussed
The friend became angry and suggested the couple should’ve informed him about their vegan preferences. They were confused, not quite seeing things from their friend’s perspective.
Unpleasant Accusations
He then accused them of rudeness, stinginess, and selfishness for not participating in the family-style dinner. He believed that they should pay the full amount like everyone else.
No Special Treatment Sought
The couple emphasized they didn’t ask for any special treatment, didn’t complain about the food, and simply tried to enjoy the evening. They failed to see the problem.
Avoiding Drama
They decided against making a scene or causing drama by announcing their dietary preferences. It wasn’t something that they did as it could become quite annoying for others.
A Generous Offer
The couple finally decided that spending $60 to cover their drinks and a bit extra for the bread was fair. That would be more than sufficient! Their friend wasn’t happy at all about it.
A Reasonable Bill Splitting Solution
The couple also suggested that had they known earlier, they could’ve split the bill per party, which would’ve been fair. It wasn’t right to be charged the full amount for a tiny amount of food!
A Conflict Arises
A conflict arose among their friends. No one seemed to have anything positive to say to them, and what seemed like a misunderstanding had been blown out of context. The couple were left wondering if they were in the wrong.
No Further Invites
Since the event, the couple noticed that they were eliminated from future dining meetups and would often see pictures shared on social media. It was quite upsetting, particularly as they hadn’t done anything wrong.
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