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August 14, 2025

 

PERSONAL FINANCE

Are You Rude With Money? Our readers share annoying financial scenarios to avoid when splitting the bill.

By Charlotte Cowles

Photo-Illustration: by The Cut; Photos: Getty Images

Hanging out with friends is good. Simmering resentment over shared costs is not. We recently asked dozens of readers to share awkward financial scenarios they’ve encountered within their social circles. And you had some things to get off your chest! How to prevent difficult, petty exchanges when you’re out spending money as a group? For starters, try to avoid — or at least be aware of — the following traps.

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