The group dinner check hits the table. How do you prefer to handle the split?

I went out for a birthday dinner with eight people. I am budgeting strictly, so I intentionally ordered a basic side salad and water. At the end, friends who ordered premium steaks and cocktails loudly suggested, "Let's split evenly to keep it simple!" My bill jumped from $18 to

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75% voted Separate checks must be requested from the server at the start of the meal
Every individual pays precisely for the items they consumed using itemized apps 0%
0 votes
Split the entire total evenly down the middle to avoid awkward table math 0%
0 votes
♛ Separate checks must be requested from the server at the start of the meal 75%
3 votes
The host covers the base total and everyone Venmos their exact amount later 25%
1 vote
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