whenever i went on a date with someone i always paid for what i had and for my taxi home if i had one i think it is only fair after all just because someone wants to take you out it does not mean they have to pay you for your company as well whenever my purse appeared for me to pay i was always surprised at the way the guy used to look sort of surprised but sometimes grateful that i paid my way but not all would let me pay as they insisted that they paid which was different but i do not see why women expect the man to pay for everything it is not fair especially the prices on things now i think that both should pay half each as that way is fair.
yes, a woman should feel flattered and wooed... it doesn't happen enough these days, i dont think chivalry should be dead. if a woman is swaying on her decision about a man, him paying certainly helps in his favour, and it is not expected EVERY date, just on that first one, then you know that he has respect and is willing to take care of his woman if need be. it's romantic, end of story
Not necessary, depends on the situation. I paid half on my every first date and then every other time. That's seems to be fair. I don't like the girls that use men, it's make me sick. Have some respect and do your bit.
Yes and no. If a guy didn't pay on the first date I would have no problems going dutch and paying for ourselves. If a guy wasn't prepared to pay at all then there would be no second date ever. If a guy does pay on the first date it makes a good impression and you feel that he is not a cheap skate, that puts some value in spending the time with you and that he is interested so gives him a better chance for the second date being approved. Also in line with paying or not for the first date, I think the food place is important - fast food joints would ensure no chance in heck of a second date with me - yes I might be a snob but I don't like the places anyway and for someone to take me there just gives me entirely the wrong opinion of the person. Doesn't have to be someone expensive but preferably somewhere where you can talk and sit and enjoy and not be on hard moulded plastic seats that are attached to the floor.
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