Dialogue on Sharing Fuel Costs
1. Tom: Hey, guys! We are planning a road trip next week. Do you want to join us?
2. John: Sure, I am interested. Where are we going?
3. Tom: We plan to drive to the beach for a weekend getaway.
4. Lisa: That sounds like fun. How many people are going?
5. Tom: There will be six of us in total.
6. John: How are we going to share the fuel costs?
7. Tom: Good question. I suggest we split it evenly among all of us.
8. Lisa: Sounds fair to me. But how much do we expect to spend on gas?
9. Tom: Based on my calculation, it should be around $120 for the round trip.
10. John: So, each of us needs to contribute $20.
11. Lisa: Can we use an app to keep track of the expenses?
12. Tom: Yes, that's a good idea. We can use Splitwise or Venmo to record and settle the costs.
13. John: What about tolls and parking fees?
14. Tom: We can split those costs as well. But let's keep the receipts and add them up at the end of the trip.
15. Lisa: Should we also consider car rental and insurance costs?
16. Tom: Yes, we should. I have already rented a car and purchased insurance. The total cost is $300. So, we need to add $50 to our shared expenses.
17. John: Okay, I got it. We will each contribute $28 for the whole trip.
18. Lisa: Wait, what if someone cancels at the last minute?
19. Tom: In that case, we will divide the total expenses by the number of people who actually go on the trip.
20. John: That makes sense. Let's confirm our participation and contribute the money before we leave.
21. Lisa: Agreed. I am excited about the trip already!