Who should pay on the first date?

United States
April 26, 2007 10:58pm CST
Should the guy automatically pay? Or whoever does the asking? We live in modern times, but typically the guy does the asking still. What do you think?
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4 responses
mflower2053
@mflower2053 (3223)
• United States
27 Apr 07
hmm I think it should be the person who does the asking. I'm glad I don't date anymore lol. I don't know if I could ask a guy on a date for the first date we would go on.
BlueOrchid
@BlueOrchid (187)
• United States
27 Apr 07
I have such a hard time with asking guys out. I think I've done it once ever. That's what spurned this question. It doesn't seem fair that I never pay because I'm too shy to make the first move! haha
howhigh
@howhigh (757)
• Canada
28 Apr 07
Blue Orchid I think you would be surprised on the reactionof guys if you risked more of your peronality when you talk with them.. girls aren't any more scared of shame or getting into a relationship than guys.. i think its all in the mind
TrayBlaylock
@TrayBlaylock (630)
• United States
14 Dec 08
We are in a new age. Girls are allowed to pick up the tab and the guy will get it next time. So what if it's the first date? You want to be honest and fair since the beginning!? Then it doesn't matter.
howhigh
@howhigh (757)
• Canada
27 Apr 07
depends i think if its something like a movie maybe noone should pay all of it, if you like you said a guy asks a girl for dinner I think he should pay it because he asked her but next time and on and on i don't think it is ever just the guys or just the girls job.
shazeldg
@shazeldg (4)
• Philippines
27 Apr 07
I think the person who invited should be the one to pay during a date regardless if it's the first, the second, the third or so on. It's not proper that the guy should always pay for the date.