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Tuesday, February 9, 2010
How to Split the Bill in 7 Easy Steps
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Dates may be cheap but they ain’t never free. So who coughs up?
- Whoever did the asking pays for the date. This is
2009, people, it’s so last century to assume the man always gets
it.
- However, if you’ve been asked out, you should always
assume you’ll be going dutch to avoid disappointment. Bring cash so
you don’t end up washing dishes.
- When the check comes, the one who was asked out
should offer to go halvsies — and try to sound like you mean
it.
- If you end up sharing the bill, split it evenly,
even if one of you got lobster. Exact breakdowns are for roomies,
siblings, and other people with no plans to get naked.
- In a battle of the Amexes, defer to who did the
asking (perhaps it’s the miles).
- If your date absolutely insists on getting the whole
thing, this is your excuse to extend the date: offer to buy
cocktails or coffee at the bar across the street.
- Though we’d like to believe that everyone knows
better by now, we should note that no matter how much your date
spends on dinner, you do not owe them a thing in the booty
department — not even a kiss.
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Posted by None Mon Oct 5, 2009 1:44pm PDT
Good point, I always believe though, the man should pay for the first date cuz I am not asking any one out, after that, I believe in splitting 50/50, so it does not let him get cheap or disrespectful, but nothing is ever free, and I am always weary of taking anything that is "free." I never like owing others money or eating people's foods, if I am over someone's house I always bring something, I was brougth up as it is customary to pull your own and rude if you just go over a home & start eating their food. I expect the same from others. Sharing equally.
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Posted by ann Mon Oct 5, 2009 3:34pm PDT
Uh, no. If we're splitting the bill, I'm paying for what I had and he can pay for what he had. If he can't handle being treated like a friend, he's got no place in my life as a boyfriend.
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Posted by February Mon Oct 5, 2009 6:55pm PDT
I agree with Ann. If I were to do 50/50 then I'd pay for my meal and he can his. But the dates we have as friends before the bf/gf status he pays.
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Posted by Noemi Mon Oct 5, 2009 11:33pm PDT
i say i agree with #1.. whoever was the one who asked out on the date should pay... i really feel uncomfortable doing the 50/50 thing...
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Posted by Rose Wed Oct 7, 2009 1:27am PDT
i think i agree with this article, the one who asks out should pay, its courteous for the one who was asked to offer to help with the bill, and as much as you hope or expect the other person to say no, always carry your own cash, just incase!! all my dates think am kidding when i offer to help though, am not sure if they think all women are stupid enough not to carry their own cash!!
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