The traditional school of thought is that the man is expected to pay for a woman on their first date. Females were brought up to believe that this is a very nurturing gesture. She appreciates being treated like a special lady and in turn is expected to be on her best behavior.
However, with times a changing so quickly, oftentimes, the woman makes more money or equal income as her date and feels that she can either pay or she can split the check with her date. What is important to remember is that whoever winds up paying, usually this sends the message that they are interested.
How do you feel about this topic? What is your opinion on who should pay for dinner on a first date?
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Whoever asked the other person out should pay.
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Yep, the one who asks is the one who pays.
2I'm all in on whoever does the asking pays.
3I think that a proper gentleman should pay on the first date, since the whole "wooing" factor is in there somewhere. Afterwards, I would be perfectly Ok with splitting the bill or whatever.
4what about same-sex couples?! who ever asks pays! if thats an issue, when the check comes see how your date reacts. if he/she reaches for a wallet to pay--offer to pay or split the check evenly, if that is what you wish. otherwise let your date know that you have dinner.
if there are plans for after dinner, offer to buy dinner and then say "you can get drinks" or whatever your plans may be.
at any rete, the inviter should pay for the invitee.
5Whoever asks the person out should pay for sure.
6i think the guy should pay
7I only insist on paying when I know I am not going to go out with them again. Otherwise I let him pickup the bill.
8i'm old fashioned. i look pretty, he pays. i don't really care if people think this is similar to prostitution, lol.
9it is not prostitution, you aint sleeping with for monet girl. This is teh way it usually happens, the men pay.
But my rule is, who ever invites pays regardless fo sex
10Im always for whoever asks is the one who pays. Being me though I always offer to at least pay my half.
111. whoever did the asking pays.
122. whoever suggested the dining place/movie to watch pays.
3. whoever wants to be in control pays.
4. whoever paid for dinner, the other party can pay for drinks/movies etc later.
whoever asks, pays.
13I always offer to pay, but do not expect them to accept. If they do, it will probably be our last date. Then again, I never ask guys out so I guess it still goes by the "whoever asks, pays" rule.
14Down here in the south, we believe the guy should always pay
15Agreed, whoever invited should pay the bill. You can't invite a man to dinner, expecting him to pay. lol
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16Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Albert Einstein
If you ask you pay. Makes sense to me.
17I agree, I think whoever asks should foot the bill.
But I don't think there is anything wrong with the opposite person leaving the tip either.
18whoever does the asking should pay.....
19The man always pays
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20Be an innovator not an imitator...copying is plagiarism and plagiarism is stealing.
I'm old fashion - first date I would say the guy pays. What my bf and I usually do is, he pays the dinner and I pay whatever comes next after dinner.... movie, snacks, delivery food, rented movie...
21i think it should be dutch but my bext friend believe the guy should always pay. she is very old fashioned.
22"If you pursue, then you pay."
Good rule.
23I chose Other.
Here's my belief. If he's the one who did the asking and you agreed, then split the costs. If you're the one who did the asking, you pay for it.
24This is a toughie! I chose Go Dutch, but the problem I have is if he persues.
25Guy should pay no doubt about it. Girl may offer if she wants but guy should say no.
26After 2nd date then guys should let girls pay sometimes too.
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