if you go on a date, is the guy suppose to pay, or do you split the check?

Answer 1

I always paid, but it really depends on the woman. No matter how much people say things are equal, women still expect the man to pay generally (go figure).
Sometimes the man will feel obligated to pay, and will take offence to a woman wanting to split the check. Sometimes the woman wants the guy to pay, and sometimes the woman would be offended about not being able to pay her half as well.
No real answer since everyone is different. But generally the man is still expected to pay (yes, even if she asks him out)

Answer 2

In this modern world, I would say it depends on who makes the invitation. If I invite someone out to eat, I always pick up the check. When I was dating it was the same. When my wife and I were dating, after a couple of early dates, she started picking up the check from time to time as well.

Now, I think you should take this seriously. This is a good way to tell what kind of relationship you're going to have later. If you WANT to pay and your date refuses, that's bad. That shows they want to be in control and they are not being gracious. If your date always demand you split the check, that's bad too. That means they're tight with their dollars and a little stingy and you'll have money fights later on.

Are you the type of girl that wants to be babied and have things bought for them? If so, you need a partner that wants someone to take care of that will insist on paying for things. If you are more independent then you need a partner who is comfortable enough with themselves to see you as an equal.

Trust me on this, the "rituals" of dating a pretty serious and they can tell us a lot about how our relationships will develop later on.

Answer 3

I always go by who asked who out! If I was to ask the guy out, I would pay for the date. If he asked me out, I would assume that he pay for the date. Going dutch (splitting the bill) is a good way, but...just play it out. If you go to dinner, have the server put the check in the middle of the table! I used to be a server and I always put the check in the middle of the table because I never want to assume that the guy is paying! Hope this helps you! Just have some money in case! Good luck!

Answer 4

The guy is supposed to behave as a gentleman and pay but times have changed a lot. Women are demanding equal rights and to a certain extent they are. So i think its high time to split the check and let women also participate in the equal right footage.

Answer 5

The first dates the guy should. Then whoever planned the date. And if it's been a good amount of time you alternate. My boyfriend and I never split, we alternate. For example, he pays for the movies and I pay for the popcorn and the sodas. Or I pay for dinner and he pays for the movies. Or I pay for the movies and he pays for the dinner... you got the point, right?

Answer 6

It depends on who asked who out. Seriously if you and this guy have not established what your relationship is who so ever did the asking should be inclined to pay for the date. However, if it was a getting to know you type moment and you know the vibes you've really given him are leading to the friendship alter it's best to split the check not to mislead him.

Answer 7

If the guy asks you out on a date he pays. If you ask him, you split.

Answer 8

I believe the first few dates the guy should pay for after that they should be split

Answer 9

Who ever asked is supposed to pay, but splitting the check is a good compromise.

Answer 10

I think this would depend on several factors:

Is this your first date?
How long have you been dating?
Did he ask you out on the date?
Was it a casual mention of "lets get together'?

I am old fashioned, but I am not above paying for a date.

I say, if you are into him and he asked you out and leaves it open to you to decide. Meet him at Starbucks (drive yourself) and get your own coffee/tea/drink . Use that time to determine if you actually like each other and from there....if it is successful, and he asks you out again---he would be a gentleman to pay for the date.