who pays on a first date

I believe both should pay for what they have eaten. Both are meeting for the first time and it doesn't matter whether one is a boy so he should pay. If an online friend would ask me out to lunch and he would volunteer to pay, i would really try to insist that i pay at least half of it.

I think it is more romantic when the man pays especially on the first date.When the woman pays it just seems kind of awkward.Maybe when they go on their 3rd date and beyond they can negotiate who is going to pay but the first date the man should always pay

Not to sound like a feminist or anything but I would say they should both pay for their own. It's the 21st century, guys don't need to pay for everything a girl eats or buys or even things like movie tickets any more. Then again I like the idea of supporting myself and I have too much pride to let anyone pay for me. So I would naturally pay for my own meal. It only makes sense. Especially since you are still in the process of getting to know the girl or guy and don't yet know if you'll even go on a 2nd date - at that point, it's like what's the point? Of course if I were in a relationship it would be pretty sweet if my guy treated me to a meal every once and again, but certainly not all the time.

I think on a first day and that you met online it should be dutch. Each pays for their own dinner. So there is no obligation to each other. Then if he should ask for a second date then the guy should pay. There are alot of women who believe a man should pay for all dates however, I don't think that is right. I think a women should pick up the tab from time to time. In my opinion its only fair.

Hi, there! In my own belief and understanding, it should be the man who must pay the restaurant bill on a first day but the woman might share a little to the expenses. Cuz both of them agrees to be together. :)

if both haven't planned to who pays which, even on the first date, the man should pay on the first date,. it's a law of nature. also, it won't be such a disadvantage to both, since the act of the guy paying for the first date adds points for the guy and pride for the girl.

Unless previously negotiated - the man pays. Why? Because he had better get used to it because he will be paying for the rest of his life and he jolly well better have a smile on his face as the wallet opens. No woman wants to marry a Scrooge!

It's always the guy's side to extend the initiative to pay. It is part of first date etiquette that the guy should pay the bill. It would be very ungentlemanly if he lets the girl to pay. Nowadays, it's a modern times and the girl can give a share, but not on first dates.

It purely depends on ones individual thoughts and character. Generally boys prefers to pay and its quite common.Very rare cases girls will pay, and they never feel to pay also.Its some thing great they fell when boys spends money for them,so is very special when boys pay for them.so my dear boys fill up your purse while going to meet a girl, even don't let girls to pay its not a good habit.

In today'a aociety it is hard to judge what is fair in dating and who pays for the date. I still believe that whoever asked for the date should be the one willing to pay the expenses.

For me, whoever asked for the date should be the one to pay. And this should be made clear when the person asked for it. But, out of courtesy, we should also try to give our share on the restaurant. if the man insists that he pays then so be it.

Whoever initiates the date will pay, but it the both agreed to meet I think both, but if the man insist, well it means its a good gesture!

I think the guy should pay the bill. hahaha! I wil make it sure that I don't take out a single centavo.hahahaha The guy is responsible for that date. That's my view, I hope that's acceptable.

I think that it is the part of the guy who will pay on the first date then when they decided to have another one. That was the time they will set on an agreement who will pay on the 2nd, 3rd and so fourth. Or if they want to share the bills during their dates much better.