Back in the day, the eldest male in the group was expected to pay for the entire meal, and it was socially unacceptable for anyone else to pay. It is, in fact, a real problem that many (especially broke-singles, and end-of-the-month-out-of-cash kind of people) face, but are too embarrassed to speak.<\/p>\n
And it\u2019s not just a Tinder date we\u2019re talking about. At high school reunions, get-togethers, and while eating out\u00a0with friends or colleagues, the issue of the bill settlement always arises, where gauging the right amount of money to be paid by each person can be troublesome. The stress of paying the bill can take the joy out of the dining experience.<\/p>\n
The Tradition Of Splitting Bills In Restaurants<\/strong><\/h2>\nThe Dutch tradition of splitting the bills after dining out solves this problem. The practice has caught on fast and is now socially acceptable especially while eating at restaurants across the globe.<\/p>\n
There are two ways of Going Dutch: first, the entire amount is divided by the number of people in the party, regardless of what or how much each person has eaten. And second, each person pays only for what they have ordered. While most people choose to divide the entire bill by the number of people in the party, this can still be unacceptable for people who do not drink or have significantly eaten less than others.<\/p>\n
Even when the group volunteers to pay for their individual orders, they always conveniently forget to add the tip and the taxes. The result: the one making the final\u00a0payment ends up paying the tax, even if the rest of the money is reimbursed. Often, people do not bring up this issue out of embarrassment, and someone always ends up paying more than what they ordered. After all, it\u2019s never more than a couple of bucks, and it seems petty to bring up the issue when everyone has already split the bill and is paying for their share.<\/p>\n
It is also interesting to note that people end up ordering for the more expensive items on the menu when they know the entire amount is going to be split evenly.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
As a group, we are prompted to spend more at the time because of which per head expenditure rises compared to when one is paying just for themselves. When on a budget, splitting bills evenly can still be hefty on the pockets. \u00a0Therefore, a more cost-effective way is to pay individually for orders. There is no longer a social stigma involved, and everyone is unabashedly and reasonably, only paying for what they ordered.<\/p>\n
Easier said than done, calculating how much you owe when you\u2019ve had more than one item on the menu, shared an appetizer, or have had cocktails that resulted in added liquor tax can be mindboggling. It is a tough task for your server as well, who has to remember who ordered how much of what.<\/p>\n
Therefore,\u00a0to resolve this mumbo-jumbo of arithmetic, restaurants are now turning to sophisticated POS software that simplifies the entire process. A smart restaurant POS<\/a> takes care of all customer demands of splitting bills.<\/p>\nWays To Split A Restaurant Bill<\/strong><\/h2>\nAs mentioned earlier, there are many ways in which you can split restaurant bills. Moreover, now you no longer have to manually split the bill as your POS can do the math for you and generate split the bills for the same table.<\/strong> This innovation in restaurant billing has made life easier for both the restaurant manager or owner and the customers who can now easily dutch the bill in one of the following ways:-<\/p>\n\n- Splitting equally among all members of the party:<\/strong> Every member of the party pays equally as the number of people divides the total bill amount.<\/li>\n
- Splitting for drinks and food:<\/strong> Food bill and the bill of drinks are divided as per consumption among party members<\/li>\n
- Individual bills:<\/strong> Based on consumption, individual bills can be presented at every table.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Now that you know the different ways in which you can split the restaurant bill, the next thing is to understand how the splitting works and how your POS can help you out!<\/p>\n
1. Split The Bill Evenly Among The Customers<\/strong><\/h3>\nSplitting the bill evenly among the diners is the most convenient method of Going Dutch. The number of guests evenly divides the entire bill, and each person pays an equal share, regardless of his order. This is usually done just to calculate how much money each person owes to settle the payment. It is also not requested often, as customers usually figure it out themselves.<\/p>\n
2. Split The Bill For Drinks A<\/strong>nd Food<\/strong><\/h3>\nAt each party, there are two types of guests; drinkers and teetotalers. In all fairness, the cost of liquor is way more, and it seems harsh for the non-drinkers to pay for the expensive drinks. Also, the liquor tax is also more. Split the bills feature for food and drinks to resolve this issue and are also the most common request for split bills. Thus a POS<\/a> which can generate two separate bills for the same table and the same order to be presented to the customer and process payments through two different cards or cash and a card is extremely useful in this scenario.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n![\"Splitting](\"\/restaurant-times\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/SPLIT-BILL-2-1024x626.jpg\" "\\"splitting")
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3. Individual Billing For All The Guests<\/strong><\/h3>\nSeparate bills for individual guests can be generated upon request. In large parties especially, each guest orders food for himself. For example, one may order a steak platter, and the other just soup. Splitting bills for both of them ensure that each person pays for his order. Even when people are sharing appetizers, the POS\u00a0ensures that the bill is rightly divided.<\/strong><\/p>\n![\"Individual](\"\/restaurant-times\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/SPLIT-BILL.jpg\" "\\"splitting")
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Splitting Of Bills Used As A\u00a0Marketing Technique<\/strong><\/h2>\nOffering the option of generating split bills can be used as a marketing technique as well. It is an excellent way to catch the customers\u2019 eye and strikes a chord with most people.\u00a0 It is also a brilliant marketing strategy<\/a> to brand your restaurant pocket-friendly. \u00a0Restaurants promoting and endorsing the split bill feature attract more customers as it resolves the dilemma of bill settlement while dining out.<\/p>\nThe only problem is that many restaurants may not have the option of presenting separate bills or do not endorse this wonderful feature even if they do. Customers may hesitate to ask for a split the bill, but if they know that this is an acceptable option, many would certainly ask for it. Unless explicitly offered, this feature is wildly ignored. Find out how to implement this useful little\u00a0feature in your restaurant here.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n
It is also interesting to note that people end up ordering for the more expensive items on the menu when they know the entire amount is going to be split evenly.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
As a group, we are prompted to spend more at the time because of which per head expenditure rises compared to when one is paying just for themselves. When on a budget, splitting bills evenly can still be hefty on the pockets. \u00a0Therefore, a more cost-effective way is to pay individually for orders. There is no longer a social stigma involved, and everyone is unabashedly and reasonably, only paying for what they ordered.<\/p>\n
Easier said than done, calculating how much you owe when you\u2019ve had more than one item on the menu, shared an appetizer, or have had cocktails that resulted in added liquor tax can be mindboggling. It is a tough task for your server as well, who has to remember who ordered how much of what.<\/p>\n
Therefore,\u00a0to resolve this mumbo-jumbo of arithmetic, restaurants are now turning to sophisticated POS software that simplifies the entire process. A smart restaurant POS<\/a> takes care of all customer demands of splitting bills.<\/p>\n As mentioned earlier, there are many ways in which you can split restaurant bills. Moreover, now you no longer have to manually split the bill as your POS can do the math for you and generate split the bills for the same table.<\/strong> This innovation in restaurant billing has made life easier for both the restaurant manager or owner and the customers who can now easily dutch the bill in one of the following ways:-<\/p>\n Now that you know the different ways in which you can split the restaurant bill, the next thing is to understand how the splitting works and how your POS can help you out!<\/p>\n Splitting the bill evenly among the diners is the most convenient method of Going Dutch. The number of guests evenly divides the entire bill, and each person pays an equal share, regardless of his order. This is usually done just to calculate how much money each person owes to settle the payment. It is also not requested often, as customers usually figure it out themselves.<\/p>\n At each party, there are two types of guests; drinkers and teetotalers. In all fairness, the cost of liquor is way more, and it seems harsh for the non-drinkers to pay for the expensive drinks. Also, the liquor tax is also more. Split the bills feature for food and drinks to resolve this issue and are also the most common request for split bills. Thus a POS<\/a> which can generate two separate bills for the same table and the same order to be presented to the customer and process payments through two different cards or cash and a card is extremely useful in this scenario.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Separate bills for individual guests can be generated upon request. In large parties especially, each guest orders food for himself. For example, one may order a steak platter, and the other just soup. Splitting bills for both of them ensure that each person pays for his order. Even when people are sharing appetizers, the POS\u00a0ensures that the bill is rightly divided.<\/strong><\/p>\n Offering the option of generating split bills can be used as a marketing technique as well. It is an excellent way to catch the customers\u2019 eye and strikes a chord with most people.\u00a0 It is also a brilliant marketing strategy<\/a> to brand your restaurant pocket-friendly. \u00a0Restaurants promoting and endorsing the split bill feature attract more customers as it resolves the dilemma of bill settlement while dining out.<\/p>\n The only problem is that many restaurants may not have the option of presenting separate bills or do not endorse this wonderful feature even if they do. Customers may hesitate to ask for a split the bill, but if they know that this is an acceptable option, many would certainly ask for it. Unless explicitly offered, this feature is wildly ignored. Find out how to implement this useful little\u00a0feature in your restaurant here.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\nWays To Split A Restaurant Bill<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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1. Split The Bill Evenly Among The Customers<\/strong><\/h3>\n
2. Split The Bill For Drinks A<\/strong>nd Food<\/strong><\/h3>\n
<\/p>\n3. Individual Billing For All The Guests<\/strong><\/h3>\n
<\/p>\nSplitting Of Bills Used As A\u00a0Marketing Technique<\/strong><\/h2>\n