Do you go Dutch?
In a recent conversation with three guys, a question was raised by one, “What is the percentage of women who actually practices the Dutch Treat principle on a date?”
I don’t have the answer then but I said I’ll get back to him once I do find the answer. Hahaha.
I’m not sure how it works in other countries but here, women often expects the guy to pay for everything when out on a date during courtship period. I am not one of those women, though. I used to think that way when I was a teenager but ever since I started earning my own money. I always insist on paying my share be it a date or not. My thinking is I don’t want to get caught in the “strings” that may come with it.
I have friends who prefer Dutch themselves but there are some who like to get treated like queens. I reckon it’s subjective. That’s probably why I’m curious. I’d like to hear what the other party has to say when it comes to this. I’m planning to ask my other girl friends to find out where they fall under and why. I’ll be asking my guy friends, too. I’d like to find out where they stand.
Personally, this issue matters. I’m not certain if it’s the same with everyone else. Ah, well — someone did voice his opinion on the matter so I reckon it is the same to some extent. That probably explains my curiosity. I want to know just how much it matters. And I’d like to get some questions answered like, “Is it ok to expect a guy to pay during the courtship or dating period and not when there’s an established relationship?” “Is it a turn-off if a girl has such expectation?” “Why do guys prefer the Dutch Treat principle?” “What does the principle say about a person’s personality?” Questions. Questions. I hope I’d find some answers soon.
For now, I want to know how you feel about it. I’d appreciate your thoughts!
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3 opinions for Do you go Dutch?
Van
May 12, 2006 at 9:02 am
For the first few months of dating my b/f paid for everything, but once the relationship was established, and I basically moved in with him we talked about me trying to help out with some money. That came to the conclusion that we would switch off on dinners: as in he’d pay, next time I’d pay, so on and so forth. That isn’t really dutch, but it is a way to go about it.
Sasha Manuel
May 13, 2006 at 2:49 pm
Thanks for sharing that Van. :)
I guess when you do get to establish a relationship, that’s a good way of going about it.
Dating Dames » Dating Practices
May 27, 2006 at 6:51 pm
[…] It’s going to be dutch. But if he insists that he pays for everything then I’ll let him just to be polite. […]
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