[kabumpo]

MMm,, no — if that’s how he begins, it’s not going to get better later. For a first date a man really should make an atatempt to sweep a woman off her feet. Coupons are not going to do it.

[Caramelgal]

MMm,, no — if that’s how he begins, it’s not going to get better later. For a first date a man really should make an atatempt to sweep a woman off her feet. Coupons are not going to do it.

A first date is all about making good first impressions, much like a job interview in some respects.

A gal who shows up for a first date with no make up, messy hair and dressed like a slob is not likely to get a second date in most cases. Likewise a guy who uses a coupon to pay for dinner on a first date isn’t going to make a good first impression.

After a couple have been dating for a while and go out to eat regularly, coupons are not a bad idea, nor is it a bad idea for the gal to offer to chip in or at least cover the tip now and then. Even though I know most guys will refuse the offer, I always offer to pay my share or the tip or for parking if that’s part of the evening. My date is not insulted by the offer and I’m not insulted by his refusal but it shows that I’m there because I want to share a pleasant evening with him and not because I’m looking for a free meal.