2007-01-03 10:14:23 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Gender Studies
I believe that the man pays for his meal, and the woman pays for hers. It is summed up in these five words: Split the check, or split. If a guy insisted on paying for me, he'd never see my face again.
2007-01-04 14:07:01 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whoever asks (does the inviting) should pay. And yes, if a woman wants to go out with a man, I believe she should ask him.
IMO the first few dates should be low-pressure, low-cost: things like dinner and a movie, or lunch at a museum, or attending an activity like a sports event or something that the couple mutually likes. And I believe that once the couple decides to go out together regularly, they should either split the cost of dates or alternate who pays. Or at least discuss the cost.
And I do not believe that paying for a date entitles the party who is paying to expect sex with the person they are taking out.
2007-01-03 10:46:33 · answer #2 · answered by Karin C 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I do believe that the man should pay on the first date not unless the woman offer.Whoever ask someone to take out for dinner should pay for it.
2007-01-03 20:45:36 · answer #3 · answered by Zexyana 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well not always and most might say yes, but it really matters on what kind of situation it is. Maybe you two could make a deal to both spend your part, or at least the women should ask if he needs any help paying or if he wuold like it if she took care of herself. But if the women asks out the man then it is the other way around. The man should ask if it is needed for him to pay. If neither one asks, then something is wrong.
2007-01-03 10:24:25 · answer #4 · answered by Sample ID 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I beleive it should be up to the couple. If he wants to pay and she is happy to be treated then why not? I'm sure the woman will treat him on a subsequent date. I know I did with my now husband. He paid for our firt date, but I paid for our second. Just seemes better to do it that way than "going dutch". I made it clear to him that he could only pay for our first date if he let me pay for our second.
2007-01-03 10:23:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah! and, the lady can offer to pay the tip, or something like that. If he pays the whole way, it's very kind. After that, then it's up to the couple. Sometimes the lady likes to treat the guy to something he might enjoy.
But, the first date should be paid by the guy.
2007-01-03 15:43:54 · answer #6 · answered by Joya 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The question of whether to go dutch should be resolved at the time the date is made, not at the time you go on the date. If there is no agreement to go dutch, then the person who asks should pay for the person who is asked.
2007-01-03 13:10:34 · answer #7 · answered by Egghead 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First dates are all about first impressions. You of course want to be the gentleman and pay but if she's the kind of girl who hates that kind of thing, offer to split. Hopefully, by the time the bill comes, you should be able to tell what kind of girl you're dealing with.
2007-01-03 10:19:56 · answer #8 · answered by no name brand canned beans 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi, yes i do iam from the old school when men were men and woman were lady like in other words i am no spring chicken at the age of 49 i know things have changed but i still feel men should pay for all the dates
2007-01-03 11:53:02 · answer #9 · answered by Mississippi's Jersey girl 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
no, i dont think that men should pay on the first date. It used to be that way before because women were not allowed to work, but now it just is suppose to be something romantic or nice from the guys. I personally dont think it is romantic.
2007-01-03 11:30:26 · answer #10 · answered by Bruno S 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋