require to see the supermarket bill to check that the money was spent as agreed. In Panama, the phrase [or ] (using colloquial contractions of , with the stress on the first syllable mi); this is literally 'half and half', and refers to both "going Dutch" and to splitting the check equally. In Guatemala, a sing-song phrase is used: "", literally 'By the law of Christ, each one with his own stew'. is a stewed dish similar to ratatouille, and is used in this phrase as a stand-in for food in general. It is almost the same in Honduras, where the phrase is "", 'As Christ said, everyone with their own stew.' However, the word "pisto" is commonly used to denote money, rather than the stew itself. In El Salvador, a different rhyming phrase is used: "", which means 'Spartan law: each pays [for] what they eat'. A Costa Rican system is known as , literally 'to go with Cuyo' (Cuyo being supposedly a person; this is a stand-in name, like "John Doe" in English). If one of the diners asks " ('Who is Cuyo?') another may respond that he or she is (i.e that this person will pay the bill), or may suggest "cada uno con lo suyo", 'each with his own', meaning each person should pay for what they ate. In Brazil, the slang word “rachar” is used for the same purpose, or when it’s too expensive, the group shares the total so everyone pays the same. Asia East Asia In Japan, it is called warikan (), which translates into 'splitting the cost'. In North Korea, where rigid social systems are still in place, it is most common for the person of the highest social standing, such as a boss or an elder figure, to pay the bill. This not only applies in a 1 to 1 situation but also in groups. Among the younger generation, it is quite common for friends to alternate when paying the bill, or for one to pay for dinner and another to pay for drinks. In South Korea, "going Dutch" is called "Dutch pay" (), a Konglish loan phrase. For romantic dates, men usually pay. In the People's Republic of China, after a group meal, it is expected that the bill be paid by the person who has highest social standing or highest income, or by the person who made the invitation.