Is it right for a Girl to pay for the date?

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  1. Ryan Finesse Destiny Islands Resident

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    NO. The correct answer would be for the guy to pay for everything, all accomadations, and such. Since it was the guy who asked the girl, and the girl accepted, then it would make sense that the guy should pay. Not paying, would be like, "Hey, wanna be my girlfriend?"
    "Sure!"
    "Ok, our first date would be at the movies. You'll pay for your ticket though."

    See where I'm going?
     
  2. Snow Princess King's Apprentice

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    my boyfriend has this rule that if the guy pays, its a date. if the girl pays, its either her decision or its not one at all... lol but thats a "first date" kinda rule.

    and he paid on our first date LOL :D
     
  3. Styx That's me inside your head.

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    Rules of eitquette also ask of you that you eat bananas with knife and fork if they are eaten at a table. I'm having a hunch that you wouldn't pay attention to that.
     
  4. GhettoXemnas literally dead inside

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    Girls want equal rights in everything except when it comes to getting hit and paying for dates. All or nothing ladies, good and bad.
     
  5. Styx That's me inside your head.

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    I meant to say that many "rules of etiquette" and traditions are either outdated, or irrational or both. And that it'd be stupid to follow them just because of their history and reputation.
     
  6. Alphonsefanatic Traverse Town Homebody

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    Well, if the time calls for it or the boyfriend is a jobless idiot, perfectly fine.
     
  7. Pezz Kingdom Keeper

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    Honestly I think we've spoiled girls too much. It should be equal here.
     
  8. Jayn

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    I don't think it matters, though it is gentlemanly for the boy to pay for the date. I think that maybe for the first date it'd be nice for the guy to pay, but all in all it should be an equal relationship. ^^
     
  9. Mike Chaser

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    It should go both ways in my opinion.
     
  10. int2646 Traverse Town Homebody

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    I think that girls and guys both have the same rights so it wouldn't be wrong for a girl to pay for a date
     
  11. i <3 poptarts Destiny Islands Resident

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    Well, if they want. I think the guy should be the gentlemen though, and at least offer to pay. If the girl wants to, I guess she could.
     
  12. Shizzy Gummi Ship Junkie

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    I think whoever asks the other person out should pay for the date.
     
  13. keyblademaster_wannabe+ Traverse Town Homebody

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    Nope, nuh-uh, never!!!!!
     
  14. TheMagicalMisterMistoffelees Professional Crazy

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    How so?
     
  15. Hayabusa Venomous

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    How could a girl pay if she's in the kitchen all day?

    Jokes aside, the one who asked should pay. As chivalrous as the man paying for the meal every time, it may end up bad for the girl, as she'll become dependent on the guy paying every time.
     
  16. Bubble Master Califa Hollow Bastion Committee

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    I don't have this issue because I date men XD

    Before going the movies or to eat when I had a boyfriend we put our funds together cos it was 'our' money and it was equal and everything cos we both put a tenner in each and we spent it all on whatever we got. Though I always eat more sweeties cos I'm a greedy moo XD.

    And when I'm with my best friend who's a girl she loves paying part of the bill so we do sharing. We'll round it up and divide it in half or I'll add more if i ate more or she'll pay more if I'm a bit low on cash.

    Though she loves to pay in meals and movie her boyfriend forces to pay everything with her. Even though he is a bit cash strapped which makes her feel guilty but he still forces her to not pay. she only thinks its sweet for a moment and then remembers how she feels guilty on him paying for it all but she's always deadlocked.

    Chivalry maybe but tbh it's more annoying than helping to her.
     
  17. Fellangel Bichael May

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    I woudn't say it's right or wrong. It just depends whoever is more respectable or anything else. But that is very kind.
     
  18. tSG1 Chaser

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    maybe, maybe not

    depends on the suatition

    if they start taking advantage on you, dump them. :)
     
  19. Ravenyuki Traverse Town Homebody

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    Like he/she said, it all depends on the situation. I think the best way is to alternate. Which means he pays this time, then she pays, then him again. One person shouldn't be paying all the time.
     
  20. Boy Wonder Dark Phoenix in Training

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    I don't think it's wrong, especially in this time and age. However, I'm old fashioned, so when I take a girl out, I insist on paying.