Who should pay when going out on a date?

Sunshine (China)

Personally, I do not think it is a "western" vs. "eastern" culture issue; it is about how to treat your date with respect. When a guy asks me out on our first date and offers to pay, I will normally offer my half. But if the guy insists on paying, I will accept that gracefully and thank him to show my appreciation. I will then offer to pay if we go out on a second date, but if he picks up the tap again, I will definitely find a way to pay for drinks or dessert afterwards. I guess it all comes down to what makes both of you comfortable as there's really no right or wrong answer.

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