Do You Think Guys Should Pay On The First Date?

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By Jalapeno10

According to tradition, man needs to treat her lady as a princess with that man is expected to pay on their first date. Females appreciate the thought of being treated like a special lady and that finds it as a nurturing behavior. But for practicality sake and to elicit opinion, do you think guys should pay on the first date?

This is a crucial question that has stirred various responses. While most of the girls say that guys should pay on their first date, while some guys usually say that it should be equally divided. There are also some guys who truly insist on paying especially on their first date. There may be varying opinions, but still the question remained unanswered and people have failed to arrive to a general standpoint.

In today’s limelight, almost everything has changed. Women of today are now more engaged and have successfully opened the door to success. Everything is different now and whoever pays on the first date is of no different. So in order to avoid getting screwed with your date, better arrive to an agreement prior to your date. Here are some of the relevant answers and opinions that are worth reading so you can get idea as to who should pay on the first date.

According to some, from a practical viewpoint, it is sensible for the man to pay on a date if he likes the woman he’s with. This is pretty reasonable for a man to shoulder the expenses since he’s having a good time. If this is the case, then why not, grab the bill then impress her more. Just be careful not to project that you are doing her a big favor, this might lead to confusion and that she might think that you are labeling her as meager. Just go with the flow, let it come out naturally and that you are doing it out of kindness and for being a gentleman. 

On the other hand, if you don’t like the girl, then why bother shouldering the bill. You can also split the charges into two basing from the principle of equality. Since you don’t care seeing her again, she might also think that it is imperative for her to give her share. This idea is the most common response to this particular question. Given the situation that there’s nothing free in this world, might as well split up the bill evenly. This is also acceptable especially in a situation where the charge is expensive and that covering the expenses would sound burdening.

But for one thing, men should pay on the first date is the most voted up answer. Men should find it in their heart to pay the incurred charges especially when it is a first date. If you happen to like each other, then it is way much better. Remember that second, third and more dates will follow. When that time comes, might as well equally divide the expenses. For one important reason, men are really labeled as the breadwinner in a family perspective.

Do You Think Guys Should Pay On The First Date?

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barbergirl28 profile image

barbergirl28 Level 8 Commenter 16 months ago

I think the person to pay is the person who asked. If you invited someone and then expect them to foot the bill without warning, that is just downright rude! I don't think it makes a difference between male or female, it is really who initiated the date. Whether you like them or not, if you invited them, you should foot the bill.

Good hub!

Jalapeno10 profile image

Jalapeno10 Hub Author 16 months ago

Thanks for sharing barbergirl. You made a great point. :)

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