Should Woman pay on First Dates?

To, it is whoever does the asking that should pay. Meaning, if she asked him then she should have to pay, on the other hand, if he asked her then he should pay.

This is the way I would handle this. If he asked you out on the first date let him pay. However, after that I would either go fifty fifty or if he insist he can pay. On occasion I also don't mine one bit paying the whole bill. It shouldn't be all on the guy this is 2009.

It depends on who asked whom out.If the guys asks the woman out,then he pays. But if a woman asks him out,then she should pay.

I think that it should be both pay,not just one of them.I think that if people want to go out together on a date or when ever they should both pay the bill while they are out.There are alot of people out there that go out on a date just to get a free night out,abit like a woman or a man getting with someone for money.

Hi feodda, I think there was a time when women were not working, so the custom of men paying must have evolved from that. However, in present context, it does seem silly, dont u think, when both are earning, and both are eating. I think it should be dutch all the way, first date or not.

hi feodda! well, it is really customary for a man to pay on a first date because it is usually them who did the inviting, right? but if you are already a couple who's going steady, girls should share the bill sometimes. i do that with my boyfriend because we are still students and i understand that his allowance is limited and i am not that cruel to let him shoulder all the expenses just because he's a man. but if he has enough money for both of us, he really says that he will pay. we are very open with each other that's why we can say what we want to say on issues such as finances.

I think that there should be an agreement when accepting the first date, that way no one's feelings get hurt, it's hard enough to meet a new person, why not start out with all your cards on the table.

I think that if a man invites a woman out for the first time he should pay and if they choose to see each other again the woman could then return the favour. I think who ever does the asking is the one that should pay. Once you start dating exclusively then it becomes a matter of give and take.

I think that a man who ask for a date should be the one to pay all the bills. If he can't afford, then he should never ask for a date with anyone and not pay the bills. Men who doesn't have money for dates are not worthy for one. I believe that a man who is ready to get married should have financial capability to pay for what is spent even during dates.

If the guy is courting you, then he should foot all the bills on all dates. Plus, he must shower you with all the chocolates and the flowers. It is the privilege of the lady to be treated like a princess. If he does not do so, dump hum!

In this modern world there is equality between both sexes. Nevertheless,man should should pay on the first date, even though if the lady earn more than him. Later , she can pay the bill. They can even split 50:50

hello, unless the girl is his sugar mommy or something, i think it's a lot more proper if the guy is the one paying for expenses on ALL dates. i could be feeling guilty if i let her pay for stuff that i should be shouldering. unless she gets mad or furious that's the times i could let her pay for me

In China,man usually pay the bill when he has dinner with lady.It sounds a little unfair but most of men are willing to pay in order to make lady feel like that he is gentle and generous.Chinese men don't care too much about whether it is equal or not to pay by themselves all the time.They feel happy as long as ladies they invite feel good.

Well, with the evolution of things--even with courtship and dates, this can happen LOL. What if the girl ask the boy for a date so it will be her responsibility to pay for it because she invited him. Not unless the boy is sensitive and gentleman (well, not actually a measure for being a gentleman) to pay the bill. They can share or come up with a scheme she paid for that date and he will pay the next dates (if there will be next hehehehehe).

Women paying on first dates is a no, no. Of course, the men should pay on first dates. The girl paying on subsequent dates are accepted, but not to the first. It is an unkind and ungentle gesture for a guy to allow his date to pay for the bill on their date.

I think the guys should foot the bills if they ask the ladies to go out for dates. They should portray a good gentleman image and build a confidence for the woman they wanted to date. But if it has become a habitual outings there is no harm to go 'dutch'. Woman pay partially.

Whomever asks the other person out should pay. You issued the invitation for the date and the normal assumption would be that you are paying for it. If anything else is to occur - such as each paying their own way - then it needs to be made clear before the person accepts. This would prevent a lot of misunderstandings later on. I don't see anything wrong with either person paying - it just depends on the cultural traditions of the people involved.

I agree. The first date should be taken cared by the guy. Then for the nest few dates it will be better if its divided between the two and at some point it will be taken cared by the girl as well. It is just a matter of understanding for both of you. Because it will also be unfair if the guy will pay every date that you will be going.

on my opinion, i think woman shouldnt pay for first dates, i think if i offered to pay or treat, the guy im with would be offended. but i think it depends, if your dating is a long time friend, i think who's paying wouldnt be any issues anymore but if you're dating someone new, i think girls should lay off on offering to pay. my first date with im with right now, i offered to share for the food we ate but he said no, months after he told me he get offended in what i did. but now, it doesnt matter who pays, as long as we spend time and enjoyed each company.

well,i always paid the bills if we have a dates,no matter who ask to go out first. though my girlfriend ask me to let her pay the bills,but im dont want that happen. i am a man,and its so shameful if let a woman pay our bills.