I always offer and chuck the money on the table....if he gives it back to me. Then, I will put it towards the drinks.

Really make sure you are not going to spend too much money on first date and not see the person again.

One way or another.

If I offered to pay, that means I dont want him to think it was a "date".......like I owed him anything....

i would rather pay for the meals--cuz--there's a thing called credit card--

i pay for it all

guess i am just old fashioned i feel the guys should pay and the women should not have to feel like you owe them anything

I will agree with that because nothing is owed.Gentleman does pay.

I wouldn't write a guy off just because of that.I don't insist on paying my way, either, just politely offer, and graciously accept when they say it's their treat. I realize that men have to tread lightly these days and be sensitive if the woman is more comfortable paying her own way. It would just be a turn off to me if a man asked me out on a date,and then EXPECTED me to pay for my meal. It's probably a good idea to discuss it ahead of time, but it's really never been an issue for me. The guys I've gone out with were gentlemen, and declined my offer to contribute (some will be ok with my leaving the tip).
The one guy who let me pay was a really nice person, and had been up all night working. We simply didn't hit it off romantically. I didn't 'nix' him because he let me pay for my meal.

I wouldn't write a guy off just because of that.I don't insist on paying my way, either, just politely offer, and graciously accept when they say it's their treat. I realize that men have to tread lightly these days and be sensitive if the woman is more comfortable paying her own way. It would just be a turn off to me if a man asked me out on a date,and then EXPECTED me to pay for my meal. It's probably a good idea to discuss it ahead of time, but it's really never been an issue for me. The guys I've gone out with were gentlemen, and declined my offer to contribute (some will be ok with my leaving the tip).
The one guy who let me pay was a really nice person, and had been up all night working. We simply didn't hit it off romantically. I didn't 'nix' him because he let me pay for my meal.

i'm one of the old fashioned--of course i don't look like one--and i usually pay for a some of the things on the first date--second--or whatever--i usually tries to be sure everything is ok and not expects a woman to pay her part--

if a guy asks you for a date he should pay unless there is a large group of people going as friends

this thread is making me hungry!!!

Care for some cheese?

Tervsitter, I like your last response much better! Thank you.

Im thinking of a steak dinner now!!! ohhhhhhh mushrooms sauteed.....baked potatoe.....geeeeeeez!!!

i am a cheap date-- i try and eat healthy so i usually order a salad and water...

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a nice picnic would be cool
wine and cheese
something like that

ok lets play tag your it lol

nurjoyce only if you pick out the wine and i will bring the chesse and hores but i would have to be there so i can tell you what kind of chesse i have so you cant back down from going on a hores ride

McDonalds is cheap and I have vouchers ..... how romantic, I feel the love.........