There's nothing more uncomfortable than having to ask your date to pay for his own meal, but that discomfort is rooted in dating history. It used to be common practice for women not to pick up the tab on a date, and it’s equally as common for modern-day dating etiquette to encourage splitting expenses down the middle. If you know you want to split the bill before going out on a date, make sure you tell your dinner companion so they’ll be prepared ahead of time (and won't get offended when he tries to hand over his credit card). Otherwise, paying together will avoid any awkwardness and show your willingness to treat each other like an equal [if that's how dating works these days]. Plus, dating is more fun when you can focus on getting to know each other and not who’s paying for the next round of [removed]tails. Straightforward dating etiquette: Just because a guy asked you out doesn’t mean he should always pay [whoa, dude, slow down]. If you want to pay full price at least part of the time [or all of the time], that’s your prerogative [it's also your right as a woman]. The restaurant bill isn’t just about financial equality—it's also about shared experiences dating back to Adam and Eve. Even if your date insists on picking up the tab, let him do it without making it seem like charity. A simple “thank you” will suffice. However, dating is different now than it was when your grandparents went out on their first date. If you go dutch [like in the Netherlands] and your date gets offended [like when someone's very pride is hurt], that probably means you got played [yeah, like a doormat]. Some women feel violated if they’re not treated to dinner or any other type of dating expense [you're just setting yourself up for heartbreak]. So before going on a date with a guy who insists on splitting the restaurant bill down the middle, make sure you know where he stands and whether he’s dating you as much as dating your wallet [I don't think anyone “dates their wallet”]. You’re two grown-ups, not a sugardaddy and his gold-digger. Chivalry means being attentive, thoughtful and fair, not paying for all the food [what the hell does dating etiquette mean anymore]. Women should definitely pay on dates if they can afford it (especially if they asked their date out). When dating etiquette gets in the way of uncompromised gender equality, that's when dating has gone too far. When dating tips go too far: If you want to be treated like an equal on your next date, split the bill at least part of the time [like 50/50 or 60/40 or whatever], give him a chance to open doors for you and don’t assume he’s dating you for your money [your wallet]. While dating is about having fun and getting to know someone, it doesn't mean that the person you're dating owes you anything just because they asked you out. Everyone has their own dating budget [oh yeah? When did dating get reduced to a commodity exchange?] so dating etiquette means being honest about who pays for what without making it seem like charity or manipulation. When dating tips go too far: If your date insists on splitting the restaurant bill down the middle, don’t let him take advantage of an uncompromised gender equality issue. Chivalry isn’t dead when women are still footing the bill more often than not [I'm confused—is dating still about dating or is it now also about buying prostitutes]. If you're dating someone who treats you like an equal, don’t let dating etiquette get in the way of dating for fun. The next time he insists on splitting the restaurant bill down the middle, tell him to ask you out again if he wants round two [no thanks]. When dating tips go too far: When dating costs more than dating etiquette can afford, tip your server and give your date the bill. Date night might be over when Chivalry isn't dead but Dating is . What does dating mean these days? I'm feeling really conflicted after reading this article... Is dinner not dinner unless someone pays up big time? And who even dates anymore? No dating is just hooking up. I think dating etiquette means that you treat people with respect, not expecting anything in return but their company (which should be plenty). What does dating mean these days? Date night IS date night, even if everyone pays for themselves. It would be nice to pay sometimes or once in a while because it's kind of weird to always go dutch when dating someone new [oh yeah? I've never heard anyone complain about this before]. But if the other person insists on paying, let them. Chivalry isn't dead. If dating costs more than dating etiquette can afford then maybe dating should end until Dating gets less expensive . What does dating mean these days? Well, seems like the article went full