In the modern age, with more and more people sloughing off traditional roles in favor of independence, the question of "who pays" for what during dates is still a hotly debated topic.
Some people prefer that each person pays their own way- that it is on equal ground. Others say that the person who asked for the date should pay, others say the cost should be split, and still others say that it is a gentleman's job to pay for a lady.
Who is right?
Like the most questions where personal preference comes into play, the answer is uncertain and varies from person to person.
The best course of action is to actually talk about this before the date- and bring money to cover you and your date should the need arise. You never know when you may be stiffed and more than one date has been ruined by a financial misunderstanding.
Dating is all about finding out about the other person and this simple but essential financial conversation should be one of the first ones. Not only will you know more about where the other person is coming from and what he/she expects, but it opens the lines of communication should more serious financial conversations arise in the future.
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