Long ago when women had little or no income, yes. Then it went to who invited whom. The old way was when dining out, he paid. Then she invited him to a supper she made for him at her home. As time progressed, she started to offer to pay or split the cost. He had the choice to accept or not. And to save face, she handed him the cash and he was the one who appeared to pay. Today I doubt anyone cares who pays as long as someone does! I guess it depends on the cost, what the venue is, who initiates the cost and what income level each is at. If she wants to go to a $400 ticket concert and asks him, she should be ready to pay. Or each their own. Or he offers..she does assume. Bottom line is discuss it first if in doubt.
Whataboutromance: There s advice being given to women not to let the man pay as he could think he s owed something later on in the night.....what happened to chivalry
Yeah i get you... my way of the highway outlook. ive nothing under controll. Gotta man up right. Im gonna start going to the gym soon, signing up tomorrow evening. And ill start being a bit more tough and controlling. Need to get myelf in order man
If someone (male or female) asks a friend (male or female) if they feel like going out and get some grub, they each should pay for themselves. Now regarding two people not shacking up who barely know each other) the person who asks the other person for a date should pay.
bemyneighbor: If someone (male or female) asks a friend (male or female) if they feel like going out and get some grub, they each should pay for themselves. Now regarding two people not shacking up who barely know each other) the person who asks the other person for a date should pay.
perhaps woman couldafford to pay if they didnt spend it on having their finger/toe nails done......having a perm every 2 weeks....rings though their nose/belly button....being tatooed.....all over......... i wouldnt mind paying.........for a meal........but???come on girls .....you cant eat your cake and have it too
Whataboutromance: There s advice being given to women not to let the man pay as he could think he s owed something later on in the night.....what happened to chivalry
I actually would rather go dutch (each pay their own way) on the first date. I have found some just flat out insist on paying the whole bill which is ok too. But for me it takes away some of the worry if I am paying for mine. I don't have to worry about ordering something not in my dates price range, that way I have an opportunity to find out what is an acceptable price range with this person. Then if he ask me out again it would be nice if he at least offer to pays. Don't need to pay always but it is nice to be treated once in a while.
Happygolucky4u: I actually would rather go dutch (each pay their own way) on the first date. I have found some just flat out insist on paying the whole bill which is ok too. But for me it takes away some of the worry if I am paying for mine. I don't have to worry about ordering something not in my dates price range, that way I have an opportunity to find out what is an acceptable price range with this person. Then if he ask me out again it would be nice if he at least offer to pays. Don't need to pay always but it is nice to be treated once in a while.
hi happy. another sensible comment. as always....... tru.
truheart1941: perhaps woman couldafford to pay if they didnt spend it on having their finger/toe nails done......having a perm every 2 weeks....rings though their nose/belly button....being tatooed.....all over......... i wouldnt mind paying.........for a meal........but???come on girls .....you cant eat your cake and have it too
I think a man should leave a £50 deposit on meeting a woman
The man should not always pay because we're now in a world of equal opportunities with women. What women were not able to do in the past now they have the chance to do it and do it even better than men. So let us switch from the mindset of 1900's when the Wright brothers took to the skies while women watched ! It's their time to take to the skies, space and invention. Women can lead as presidents, prime ministers and member of parliaments etc. Let them date men and pay we're equal except we men we don't have a uterus, a womb to conceive and give birth! Welcome and date me am available
I suppose if the man asks a woman out on a date , then he’s obligated to pay the bill , especially if he doesn’t know the other persons budget . However if the woman chooses the venue, then she should at least be able to foot the bill , or at least contribute.
I think it's only fair that both should share costs On a first meeting, the bill could be shared, after that if there are further meetings it would be fair to take turns paying.
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