A woman has shared her clever trick for dodging the bill on a first date.
While traditional dating norms suggest that the man should cover the expenses after taking a woman out, is this still widely accepted?
Research from Elite Singles shows that nearly 63 percent of men surveyed still believe they should pay for a first date, with 46 percent of women agreeing.
Moreover, only five percent of women felt it was their responsibility to cover the cost of a night out, while just two percent of men would be comfortable letting the woman pay.
On Reddit, this issue has sparked discussions. One user stated, “I always assume paying on the first date, I also make the plans so I know it won’t be outrageously expensive. Although, if I don’t get thanked for dinner, that’s a huge turn off.”
Another commented, “I think it’s definitely fair to split on especially the first date, but a LOT of women really like when you pay for dinner. I always offer to pay but they often just pay their part anyway.”
A third wrote, “It leaves a positive impression if the guy pays, although I don’t expect it. If you’re really into the girl and want to impress her then I recommend paying but if you’re a bit meh about her I personally wouldn’t pay if I were you, not on the first date at least.”
Sabrina Low, a model and influencer with 87,500 Instagram followers, also supports the idea that men should pay on the first date.
She believes that women should not pay if they were not the ones who initiated the date.
“At least on the first date, the obligation to pay the bill lies with the person who invited you,” she stated.
Low also offered a simple yet effective strategy to avoid paying the bill.
She typically brings small bags on first dates, leaving no space for cash or credit cards.
“I always carry a very small bag which only fits a small lipstick,” she revealed.
“This is so I can’t take a card and I don’t have to split the bill.”
Is this a sly way to escape paying for a first date or a smart tactic? We leave the judgment to you.