"sf" <.> wrote in message ...
> On Thu, 19 Jun 2008 10:57:12 -0700, "Dimitri" >
> wrote:
>
>> Unless I am being specifically invited out, & being screwed into paying
>>"my portion" for 3 bottles of $75.00 Chianti I now order separate checks.
>
> I always order my drinks as a separate item that *I* pay for
> separately. It's not fair to make others pay for my alcohol
> consumption. OTOH, if drinking is an understood part of the meal and
> you're the only one sticking with water - then suck it up and pay or
> don't attend.


It's an interesting situation an ex SILL had expensive taste with other
people's money. On that occasion he just ordered the wine and expected
everyone to chip-in without asking others at the table if they wanted to
share in the expense. not exactly the best methodology.


--
Old Scoundrel

(AKA Dimitri)