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See my other post, which puts some of it in context, much of my adult life has been lived in towns which were either booming or gone bust, and generally fairly small towns at that (under 10000). I may seem jaded, but that environment has no shortage of golddiggers, either looking for a ride in or a ride out.

The trick is that no one knows it is a test. That is not announced.

For starters, there is willingness to trust.

For the thoughtful, that I'm not about to saddle some one with a guy who probably won't be compatible. Even if she failed, I'd finish the date, and have fun, but in all likelyhood turn down any offer to spend the night. No point in striking sparks where you don't want a fire.

Keep in mind, too, that when the test was devised, a $20 was a lot more money than it is now. In those days it would buy a couple of cases of beer or a really good steak dinner for two.

The trick is that no one knows it is a test. That is not announced. For starters, there is willingness to trust.

Tricks are for kids... Order your own drink and be honest with people who you want to be honest with you.

Keep in mind, too, that when the test was devised, a $20 was a lot more money than it is now. In those days it would buy a couple of cases of beer or a really good steak dinner for two.

Here in L.A., if you did that, you'd be the one failing the test, since a 20 wouldn't cover two cocktails plus tip at anyplace reasonably nice. You'd have shown yourself to be a cheapskate.