Hi all,

Just wondered how you do/would handle the following situation. I always worry that I'll be caught in it and not know what to do!

You go out for a meal with friends, and being on a budget you are careful to order inexpensively, drink water and don't buy 'extras'. Then, the bill comes and people start suggesting that you all split it. But their meals cost about double yours, with the addition of alcohol, soft drinks, bread, etc etc. What do you say to stand up for yourself, but not leave an awkward situation?