Drinking Party Splitting: 3 Rules to Avoid Awkwardness

The dreaded bill time at the end of a fun party.
"I only had one sip..." Many swallow this complaint.
Here are rules for organizers to ensure a fair split.

Rule 1: Decide Tilt Rules First

Deciding rules during payment leads to fights.

• "Late > 1 hour: -2,000 yen"
• "Non-drinkers: -1,000 yen"
• "Leaving early: Leave 3,000 yen"

Declare these simple rules at the start.

Rule 2: Use Courses

A la carte makes accounting opaque. "Who ordered the expensive meat?"

All-you-can-drink courses fix the amount, making collection easy.
At least add "All-you-can-drink" to avoid drink cost disputes.

Rule 3: Collect at Entry

Collecting when drunk causes errors and forgetting.

For fixed fees, collect before entering or before the toast.
Settle extras at the end. It's mentally easier.