So, I've been talking about the Dating Etiquette post with some people and apparently, I missed out on two critical points. First, my sister was terrifically amused that this guy actually asked for a doggie bag to take the leftover food - especially after not having paid for it. Her point being, he probably sat there and was like, woohoo, she's just paid for my lunch tomorrow too!
The second is I forgot to mention what this guy does for a living. He's a doctor. No joke.
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Friday, October 10, 2008
Dating Etiquette
I've been out of the dating scene for some time now and not really down with the times I guess. But here's a hypothetical situation - tell me what you think.
So, I have a "friend" who has been on two dates with a certain guy. Date one was to an exhibtion game that she paid for. There was a two week break due to external circumstances and date two is another hockey game. Which she also paid for. They met for dinner prior to the game, which she ALSO paid for. Though to be fair, he offered to pony up half the bill after they had already processed her credit card. Seriously?
He starts asking about a third date and she quite dryly says "We can watch TV at my house" (because he doesn't have one) and he jumps all over that with excitment!
So, am I being a bitch or snob to think that this is so not on? Early dates are just not a time to offer up dutch. Especially in your 30's! Nor should you fail to offer to pay - at least ONCE. And then all but inviting himself over to watch tv. My God.
Yup, sure am glad I'm not really hitting the dating scene. It's a jungle out there. A cheap ass one.
So, I have a "friend" who has been on two dates with a certain guy. Date one was to an exhibtion game that she paid for. There was a two week break due to external circumstances and date two is another hockey game. Which she also paid for. They met for dinner prior to the game, which she ALSO paid for. Though to be fair, he offered to pony up half the bill after they had already processed her credit card. Seriously?
He starts asking about a third date and she quite dryly says "We can watch TV at my house" (because he doesn't have one) and he jumps all over that with excitment!
So, am I being a bitch or snob to think that this is so not on? Early dates are just not a time to offer up dutch. Especially in your 30's! Nor should you fail to offer to pay - at least ONCE. And then all but inviting himself over to watch tv. My God.
Yup, sure am glad I'm not really hitting the dating scene. It's a jungle out there. A cheap ass one.
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