Dutch pay, tip, bill correction (intermediate)
Situations covering splitting the bill, using two cards, checking if the tip is included, correcting bill errors, and treating someone.
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Can we split the bill?
Can you give us separate checks?
This means receiving the bill divided by person. 'split' means dividing the amount, while 'separate checks' means dividing the actual paper.
Can you split it with two cards?
When splitting a bill between two cards.
This time, I'll pay. (It's on me)
on me = I'm treating. The other person might say 'Next time's on you.'
Is the tip included, or do I need to add more?
Check for the gratuity included note on the bill. In the U.S., 15-20% is the usual practice.
I'm sorry, but I think there's something wrong with the bill.
A polite way to point out an error. 'You overcharged me' is harsher than saying mistake on the bill.
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For splitting the bill, use 'split + what': split the bill (total), split it between two cards (by card), split it three ways (into three parts).
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Just using split will solve most situations of splitting the bill.
- split — to split, to pay separately
- separate checks — separate bills
- gratuity — (automatically added) service charge, tip
- on me — I'm paying, I'm treating
- cover — to cover (the cost), to bear