2008 Woodie Awards
She Said: Check please, who pays?
Alexandra Pohevitz
Issue date: 2/7/08 Section: He Said/She Said
It happens to the best of us: the check comes and you don't know if you should reach for your wallet, or just wait and see what happens next.
Dating today is much different than it was 50 years ago. You're not going to find a man or woman who plans on paying for every meal you eat or movie you watch.
That being said, you shouldn't expect to pay every time either. Many college kids go by the, 'You ask, you pay,' theory, in which the person who brought up said dinner, treats.
Being in a relationship during your college years is stressful enough without having to worry about who foots the bill.
Making the arrangements clear at the beginning of a date can make things a lot easier and less stressful on both parties. We have all seen a girl who takes out her wallet, knowing full well that she has no money in it, yet assumes she will get told to put it away.
You don't want to be seen as someone who is only going out because there is a free meal involved, but sometimes it's just nice to be treated.
Girls often like to feel like they are being taken care of. What better way to do this than to treat her? After the first few dates however, if the girl has not offered to pick up any tabs, you might want to have a talk.
Though it may seem old fashioned, the majority of new relationships still begin with the guy asking the girl on that first date. If that's the case, why not let him pay.
Though it will undoubtedly vary from couple to couple, after the first few outings, it would be thoughtful to change it up and treat your partner. They like to feel taken care of too, and that is the most important thing.
Dating today is much different than it was 50 years ago. You're not going to find a man or woman who plans on paying for every meal you eat or movie you watch.
That being said, you shouldn't expect to pay every time either. Many college kids go by the, 'You ask, you pay,' theory, in which the person who brought up said dinner, treats.
Being in a relationship during your college years is stressful enough without having to worry about who foots the bill.
Making the arrangements clear at the beginning of a date can make things a lot easier and less stressful on both parties. We have all seen a girl who takes out her wallet, knowing full well that she has no money in it, yet assumes she will get told to put it away.
You don't want to be seen as someone who is only going out because there is a free meal involved, but sometimes it's just nice to be treated.
Girls often like to feel like they are being taken care of. What better way to do this than to treat her? After the first few dates however, if the girl has not offered to pick up any tabs, you might want to have a talk.
Though it may seem old fashioned, the majority of new relationships still begin with the guy asking the girl on that first date. If that's the case, why not let him pay.
Though it will undoubtedly vary from couple to couple, after the first few outings, it would be thoughtful to change it up and treat your partner. They like to feel taken care of too, and that is the most important thing.
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