Who should pay when going out on a date?

Mason (UK)

In the UK, it is considered "chivalrous" for the guy to pay for the first three dates and then only fair that the woman starts to contribute thereafter. For many Westerners, where there is an equality of income, there seems no reason why a man should, literally, be seen as a free meal ticket. And women don't want to be seen as a sponge. Even if it is a cultural thing where women expect a guy to pay (and a guy wants to keep "face" by paying), some token of appreciation would be welcome - however small (eg. cooking him a meal).

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