We’ve all had our share of disastrous dates, but this one might just take the cake! Our hero, whom we’ll call ‘Dinner Date Defender’, thought he was in for a lovely evening out. Little did he know, his date had a different script in mind. As the evening unfolded, he found himself in a predicament that left him questioning his actions. Let’s dive into this spicy tale. ️
A Promising Start

The Plot Thickens

The Tipping Point ⚖️

The Bill Arrives

The Aftermath ️

The Dilemma

Dinner Date Dilemma: Was He Justified or Just Cheap?
In a twist of events, our Dinner Date Defender found himself at the center of a dinner date drama. After enduring an evening of rudeness from his date, he decided to split the bill, triggering a whirlwind of reactions. His date accused him of being cheap, leaving him questioning his actions. Was he right to split the bill, or should he have swallowed his pride and paid in full? Let’s see what the internet thinks about this sticky situation… ️♀️
NTA: Don’t assume, always be prepared to go Dutch

ESH: Entitled date and spiteful comment lead to bad vibes

“The person inviting should be the person paying”

YTA, but for a different reason. Splitting the bill out of spite?

“YTA. You didn’t pay, proving her point. Lol”
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“YTA for thinking what she said was r**e and personal.” ♂️

YTA sarcastically called out r**e behavior, pushing it to ESH.

Condescending woman gets a taste of her own medicine.

NTA: Splitting the bill after a bad date, fair for all ️

YTA, but not like you’d think. Etiquette vs modern dating.
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Splitting the bill after a joke: ESH or NAH?
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NTA: No obligation to cover her dinner, her assumption was wrong

“YTA. Expectations and dating landscape today explained. Grow thicker skin.”

R**e behavior, split bill, regrets. A night to forget.

Dinner date disaster! R**e behavior, split bill, and mixed signals.
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NTA: Gender norms and expectations on first dates are outdated
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Gender shouldn’t determine who pays. NTA for splitting the bill.

Splitting the bill: a modern approach to dating etiquette.

Mixed signals on who should pay for the dinner date

Last Updated on November 8, 2023 by Diply Social Team