Paying at a Restaurant: Vocabulary & Culture

At the end of a meal at a restaurant, who is supposed to pay? In this video, I will teach you some of the traditions we have for paying the bill in North America. Who pays? Do you really have to leave a tip? If so, how much? I’ll also teach you the vocabulary we use when discussing the bill, including: it’s my treat, I’ll cover the bill, it’s on me. Take the quiz after the lesson to practice what you’ve learned: https://www.engvid.com/paying-at-a-re...

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In this video:
00:00 Introduction
00:39 "Bill" or "check"?
01:06 How to ask for the bill at a restaurant
01:50 Who pays?
04:31 Who pays for dinner dates?
07:00 Arguing over the bill!
07:42 "my treat"
07:55 "cover"
08:08 "on me"
08:49 What about the tip?
10:44 Review