If you don't feel like telling anyone your situation you could eat a sandwich beforehand and order something small or inexpensive when you get there. If anyone wonders about it, just say "I've been craving _______ all week!"

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I have done this before!!!! It was great, b/c I got to stay within my budget, and have a fun night with the girls.

That is a great suggestion! I don't like spending a lot of money out on a meal with the girls so usually I just order a salad or appetizer. No one has ever said anything and actually, several of the other girls have started doing the same thing.

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