Splitting the bill- opinions?

Same here. It's when someone starts using their calculator on their phone to add it up the penny - it's so unnecessary and embarrassing. I've done the same thing - chucked in £50 and left them to it, the penny pinching *******s

nooo....

Seriously - he brought his mum...

Aye but conversely I have been in situations where I have not had much money, have chosen sparingly from the menu and then been looked upon by those who have loaded up with starter, fillet steak, pudding and coffee and then expect to split the bill equally.

I ended paying for the mummy's constant supplies of mango juice.
Then after I'd paid and provided the staff tip, he asked me for a loan.
I hear the next date did not take kindly to dating mama, emptied her wine glass over his head and left him to pay.

As a non drinker I’m not paying for your four rounds of cocktails

How was it not an instant 180 upon first sight?

Okay so, I just watched this clip on YouTube of first dates and the woman said she didn’t want to split the bill initially because she is ‘traditional’ but after hearing about the guys situation she decided to split it. Regardless of any situation for me personally as a woman I 100% prefer splitting the bill because if I eat then that’s only fair right? Also I know a lot of people who go on about women’s right but then they think the man should pay. What are your opinions on this? I’m curious

Link to Clip> https://youtu.be/uhl3-Y1H2js (you can skip to 0:50)

His mother was probably expecting that one.
At first she stayed out of sight at another table and would have probably have followed me if I'd gone to the ladies room.

As soon as I saw anything like that I would be out faster than a badger in Somerset.

Have you ever had a date bring a parent along instead of their wallet?

What objection could you possibly have to footing the bill for my £500 sazerac cocktail x 4?
Then after I finished drinking cocktails at The Ritz, being my designated driver and carrying me back home.

Yes, fair enough but I'm not advocating that someone who's clearly had much less (and particularly when it comes to alcohol) has to subsidise other people. Everyone's got a budget, and that's fair enough. I think it would be perfectly fair to estimate what you had and chuck in your 'fair share' - so long as everyone does that, and rounds it up, then there's enough at the end of the meal to cover the bill plus a tip.

It's the getting a calculator out and making a fuss part of it that I dislike. This would equally apply to someone who'd spent a fortune as it would to someone who'd been budget conscious and chosen carefully. Just estimate it, round it up and chuck your money in!

who ever asked the other out to eat, should be the one to pay. this is for first dates and stuff.

once it's the dating stage and stuff, I wouldn't mind splitting the bill I think.

once I'm married, I prefer to not pay any bills.

Agreed. I also love your comment about man's work earlier.

So what should happen on the show where technically no one asked anyone out as it was a blind date?

and I also don't agree with the one who asks should pay, as lets face it ... most women don't ask men out on dates and just wait for the guy to ask meaning they'll never pay. How many men have you asked out on dates?

So what should happen on the show where technically no one asked anyone out as it was a blind date?

and I also don't agree with the one who asks should pay, as lets face it ... most women don't ask men out on dates and just wait for the guy to ask meaning they'll never pay. How many men have you asked out on dates?

They’ve applied to go on. It’s not a surprise. They should fully expect to cough up.