TikToker Shares Pro Tip For How to Stop Paying For Your Friends' Expensive Orders At Restaurants

Very little underscores the friendship wealth gap quite like going out for a dinner with your buddies. The older I get, the wider this gap feels. While some of my friends are incredibly successful in their high-paying careers, some of us - the creatives and do-gooders at non-profits - are doing, well, a little less well. This disparity can make events like dinners, vacations, and even weddings awkward and anxiety-inducing, especially when it comes time to send those Venmo payments or pay the bill. I've lost count of the number of times I've paid for other peoples' expensive wine or steak dinners while I stressed over a roast chicken entree and a draft beer. Every time I've wracked my brain for a good “out” that didn't leave me embarrassed or like I ruined the vibe.

This is where the geniuses of fintok come in. While some fintok influencers almost seem like they're a bit predatory, others, like @yourrichbff actually seem like they want to help you, and often come through with some great tips on how to save money, earn money, or at the very least not spending money on your friends' expensive tastes. 

In a recent video, Vivian (she's our BFF, okay?) shares a script that just might help you avoid paying for Ashley's steak and allow you to walk away from dinner without panicking about your budget. It might not help you completely avoid any awkwardness, but it's really, really hard to argue with.