Dating Rules: Who Pays?
Dating 101.
Times have changed. Cash is tight for a lot of people these days, but does that change the rules of dating?
Charlemagne, Wendy’s former radio co-host and friend to the show, hit the streets of New York City to ask women if the guy should still pay on a first date or if the rules have changed.
Tell Us: Do you think a guy should always pay on a first date or since times are tough, should you split the bill?
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Wednesday September 30th, 2009 at 1:50 am
side bar… is charlamene losing weight???? go ahead charlamene with your mini rick ross sidestash…loving the bald look.
Wednesday September 30th, 2009 at 1:46 am
Here’s the deal Wendy, on date paying issue, I think the bill should be split between the daters(unless someone orders something extravigant, then they should pay for that themselves). I say this cause, then you get the option to pay your half and leave, if the other person is behaving a little bit assinine . And it shows your independence. BUT if the man insist on paying(which is the gentleman thing to do), I would let him pay.
Tuesday September 29th, 2009 at 9:34 pm
What is up with Charlamagne’s lips? Is that from too much Old English….lol Just messing with Char…..shout out from Philly. Its a recession, so I would have to say that I would need to get a “sponsor” with more money if he can’t pay….lol
Tuesday September 29th, 2009 at 5:35 pm
Wendy,I know this response is late to a comment you made yesterday(monday) on your show.I know that the desperate housewives is a show and we shouldnt take any farther but when i found out I was pregnant with my twins I was mad and said I hated the thought of having twins,and in my anger I lost one of them in the womb.So after that I was mindful about what I say about bieng pregnant to other sisters in same or simular situation as this dilema on the show.But on lighter note HOW U DOIN ! and keep doin it girlfriend.
Monday September 28th, 2009 at 11:32 pm
I would help if i was asked to but I would never pay the whole bill.
Thats jus pushin it !
Monday September 28th, 2009 at 8:30 pm
i would chip in on the second date but on the first date hell to the no!!
Monday September 28th, 2009 at 6:18 pm
If we do multiple things in one day I may pay for some of it. For example, if he pays for dinner. I leave the tip. If he buys the movie tix……I buy the popcorn and soda. We do somewhere every wkd. So it can get expensive. I try to be considerate. If I dated someone who made six figures, that would be different. He is in the Navy………I know what military members make (I am retired Army myself….you wouldnt know it by looking at me though…keep it tight, keep it right!)
Monday September 28th, 2009 at 10:58 am
I would definitely pay for the first date, we’re only going for a walk in the park and eating at a hotdog stand or maybe a ice cream cone.
Monday September 28th, 2009 at 8:20 am
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Sunday September 27th, 2009 at 3:21 pm
If a man ask you out he should pay but I would have money just in case he acts funny and I would also leave him there trying to figure out how hes gonna pay his half cause I would pay mine and then bounce. Also how can I get in touch with Charlemagne wouldn’t mind goin out with him and being his desert.
Sunday September 27th, 2009 at 10:48 am
Im KC from Brooklyn (had to throw that in) anyway, Recession or not, as long as the couple had a good time, good conversation it should never be that weird moment of, UM WHO PAYS?? Typically speaking, the guy pays because its the right thing. But ladies, how do you know he was even feeling you to even assume he’ll pay? I think the first date, the guy should ask for the bill and if the lady doesnt attempt to see it, or attempts to chip in, then that says alot (he normally still pays). BUT, on the other hand if the guy is really into you then he will insist that you dont pay plus leave tip and thats how you know he’s really into you had a good dinner and wants to take it further.
Saturday September 26th, 2009 at 3:14 pm
Yes, the man should pay,if you have the gall to ask, you should have the balls to pay.