Dividing the dinner bill equally might seem fair, but for those on lower incomes it can be a quiet injustice. A top etiquette expert has told this paper that diners should speak up rather than swallow the cost. The advice comes amid rising food prices and a cost of living crisis that has left many households counting every penny.
The expert insisted that no one should feel pressured into paying for expensive meals they did not order. The message is clear: if you ordered a salad and a tap water, do not be bullied into covering someone else's steak and wine. This is about dignity, not just manners.
