How do you make clear that you won’t be paying?
I wouldn’t reach for my wallet or I would just go to the bathroom. It’s never been too long that I’ve had to wait in an awkward silence.
How do you navigate it if he wants to go Dutch?
I’ve not had to.
So there remains an expectation that the man pays.
Some girls say, “Even if I liked him I wouldn’t give him a chance if he didn’t pay.” It’s definitely interesting. If I was dating beyond this blog, I wouldn’t necessarily expect it but I think it would be kind of nice on the first date. It shows that they’re not cheap, and just willing to put forth a nice gesture.