Poll: Who pays on a date?

[Colour Scientist]

Far too many girls have the same interests as a prostitute when selecting a partner.

Sorry, what?
Where did that conclusion come from?

Observation. Perhaps it varies according to age and location. There may be much more variation by age than location, but that is why I said girls and not women.

Even still, you think that a good proportion of girls pick their partners based on their money alone? That's incredibly cynical.

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Far too many ≠ the majority of

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A good proportion of ≠ the majority of.

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Far too many ≠ A good proportion of

Also I could swear I saw the former formulation before. Did you edit it?

It's implied though.
No? Why would I edit it? I'm not that petty.

 

[Hoplon]

Depends on who's giving and who's taking really.

 

[Dogstile]

Whoever asks to take the other person out. I usually ask, so I usually pay

If someone asks me, i'll be all "so you're paying right" with a cheeky smile, its a friendly way of checking.

 

[Kair]

Far too many girls have the same interests as a prostitute when selecting a partner.

Sorry, what?
Where did that conclusion come from?

Observation. Perhaps it varies according to age and location. There may be much more variation by age than location, but that is why I said girls and not women.

Even still, you think that a good proportion of girls pick their partners based on their money alone? That's incredibly cynical.

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Far too many ≠ the majority of

Read

A good proportion of ≠ the majority of.

And

Far too many ≠ A good proportion of

Also I could swear I saw the former formulation before. Did you edit it?

It's implied though.
No? Why would I edit it? I'm not that petty.

The only thing implied is that my observations point to that many girls aged 12-18 have the mentioned interests.

 

[Hamster at Dawn]

On a first date, the guy should pay. Or, I suppose the girl if she asked the guy out, as others have said. After that, I see no reason not to split the bill evenly, unless it's a special occasion.

 

[TheKruzdawg]

in an established relationship, take turns.

That's my girlfriend and I did. And it worked really well.

 

[Colour Scientist]

The only thing implied is that my observations point to that many girls aged 12-18 have the mentioned interests.

The interests of a Prostitute? Yeah, I suppose you're right, when I was 12-18, I only had sex with guys so they'd give me money. Same with all the other girls I knew in that age group.

 

[Kair]

The only thing implied is that my observations point to that many girls aged 12-18 have the mentioned interests.

The interests of a Prostitute? Yeah, I suppose you're right, when I was 12-18, I only had sex with guys so they'd give me money. Same with all the other girls I knew in that age group.

Money is not directly what I was pointing to. I really do not wish to elaborate further on the relations between teenagers.

 

[ButanicXpandA]

the person that asked the other out.

 

[supermariner]

it's all very well saying the guy should pay
but what if it's a pair of gay men?
who pays then!?
argh!

 

[Scepter Uchiha]

it varies on who askes who out and how serious the relationship is if its serious then the person tht askes the other out if its not then the one asking pays for most of the bill...or at least for what they ate or half whichever is more

 

[Colour Scientist]

The only thing implied is that my observations point to that many girls aged 12-18 have the mentioned interests.

The interests of a Prostitute? Yeah, I suppose you're right, when I was 12-18, I only had sex with guys so they'd give me money. Same with all the other girls I knew in that age group.

Money is not directly what I was pointing to. I really do not wish to elaborate further on the relations between teenagers.

Well Prostitutes aren't really in it for the love.
Actually, I still stand by my point but I am being a bit of a dick. I didn't mean to come across as such an asshole.

 

[silver wolf009]

On the dates I have been on, I, the guy, have payed. Although there was one time when she got really upset, and demanded that she pay for the food at the movies.

 

[Dieter Meyer]

The check dance is to be played:

Guy: Well, I guess I'll take the check..
Girl: Oh, you cant do that *takes the check from guy*
Guy: Nonono, I insist *manly, and gentlemanly feeling*

Guy pays.

 

[Kair]

The only thing implied is that my observations point to that many girls aged 12-18 have the mentioned interests.

The interests of a Prostitute? Yeah, I suppose you're right, when I was 12-18, I only had sex with guys so they'd give me money. Same with all the other girls I knew in that age group.

Money is not directly what I was pointing to. I really do not wish to elaborate further on the relations between teenagers.

Well Prostitutes aren't really in it for the love.
Actually, I still stand by my point but I am being a bit of a dick. I didn't mean to come across as such an asshole.

And I would dare say far too many teenage girls choose partners not out of compatibility but in exchange for services such as rides ("does he have a car?" - classic example), gifts, and sometimes straight out money.

 

[gustcq]

split or take turns

 

[dday4you]

guys should pay. girls can give hot coffee back as a reward

 

[Colour Scientist]

The only thing implied is that my observations point to that many girls aged 12-18 have the mentioned interests.

The interests of a Prostitute? Yeah, I suppose you're right, when I was 12-18, I only had sex with guys so they'd give me money. Same with all the other girls I knew in that age group.

Money is not directly what I was pointing to. I really do not wish to elaborate further on the relations between teenagers.

Well Prostitutes aren't really in it for the love.
Actually, I still stand by my point but I am being a bit of a dick. I didn't mean to come across as such an asshole.

And I would dare say far too many teenage girls choose partners not out of compatibility but in exchange for services such as rides ("does he have a car?" - classic example), gifts, and sometimes straight out money.

I don't think that's too common though, at least not in my experience anyway.

 

[Pilkingtube]

I guess the guy pays, it's not really equality but every feminist i've met only argues for equality in things that they like, not the things that they don't. ;D

 

[Plurralbles]

first date: whoever asked the other out.

then you figure it out from there based on preference.