mean 'pay for yourself'. This term is most commonly used in less formal settings, such as among friends. In a more formal setting the commonly accepted convention is person with higher social standing to take the payments. Among equal members of group it is considered polite to offer payments for all the meals and drinks in which the other party have the opportunity to refuse or accept out of respect for the other party. In the Philippines, it is referred to as KKB, an acronym for which means 'pay for your own self'. KKB would generally be the norm among friends or people of similar financial standing. As in most Asian countries, the person footing the bill is generally dictated by gender roles or their standing in the community or work. It is still general practice to have the male answer the bill especially during courtship or when in romantic relationships. In Thailand, the practice is referred to as , 'American share'. West Asia In most West Asian cultures, asking to "go Dutch" is seen as rude. Traditions of hospitality play a great part in determining who pays, therefore an invitation will be given only when the host feels that he or she is able to afford the expenses of all. Similarly, gender roles and age play a more important role than they would in Western societies. In Iraq, the expression is (), referring to the people of Mosul who are supposedly stingy. In the Syria, Palestine, Lebanon, and Jordan, the expression is (), referring to the people of Damascus in Syria, who are supposedly stingy. A similar expression is (meaning 'sharing the Aleppo way'), bearing a similar connotation. In Turkey The corresponding phrase in Turkish is , which can be translated into English as 'to pay the bill the German way'; in short form, it is , 'German-style'. In Iran, it is called Dongi (), which translates into 'sharing equally' and is used usually among close friends and the young when they are not invited by a specific host. Otherwise, the host will not allow anybody to pay, according to Persian hospitality norms. The practice has become quite common in Iran. Europe In Italy, Spain, Portugal, Greece, and Malta, it is rather uncommon for most locals to have separate bills, and is sometimes even regarded as rude, especially when in larger groups. In urban areas or places frequented by