splitissä

Splitissä refers to the Finnish tradition of "splitissä", which can be loosely translated as "in split" or "at split". This term describes a social situation where a group of people have gone out for a meal or drinks, and instead of one person paying the entire bill, each individual pays for their own portion. This is a common practice in Finland, particularly among friends or colleagues.

The "splitissä" concept emphasizes individual financial responsibility in social settings. It is often done to avoid the awkwardness of one person feeling obligated to cover everyone else, or to ensure fairness when the consumption of food and beverages varies significantly among members of a group. This can be achieved by calculating individual orders or, in some cases, dividing the total bill evenly, though the former is generally considered more precise.

This custom is widely accepted and understood in Finnish social culture. When going out with friends, it's common for people to either have their own separate bills from the start or to pool their money together at the end to settle their respective shares. The ease with which this is done contributes to a relaxed and informal dining experience. The term "splitissä" encapsulates this straightforward approach to shared expenses.