how do you split bills when everyone wants the points?
Last year, I introduced my friend to the world of credit card points—lounge access, free hotel stays, the whole nine yards. Now, she’s hooked. But here’s the twist: she’s started grabbing the check every time we eat out, even when it’s just the two of us. It’s gotten to the point where I have to awkwardly tell the server, "No, I want to pay for myself," just to get a chance at those sweet rewards points.
We’re about to go on a group trip with five other people. She booked the rental house and we each paid $500 upfront, so that’s settled. But I’m already dreading the restaurant bills. Both of us want the credit card rewards, but if she keeps snatching the check and then asks everyone to Venmo her, I end up losing out on points (and honestly, I’ve already shelled out a ton of cash for the house).
I’m all for using Splitwise or alternating who pays, but I don’t want to seem petty by insisting on paying only for myself every time. Plus, I really don’t want to owe anyone cash at the end of the trip. Has anyone else run into this? How do you handle splitting bills when more than one person is chasing credit card rewards? It feels like a silly thing to stress about, but I know I’m not the only one who gets a little competitive about points. The whole situation makes me miss the days when we just tossed cash in the middle of the table and called it a day.
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