Who Should Pay On A Date?

I have had this conversation many times with friends on who should pay for the date...many of my friends say that they don't mind splitting the bill. Others said that they prefer when the gentleman pays. Traditionally it has primarily been the man who took care of the financial part of the date. Although times have certainly changed .Women are now in the workforce earning money so they have a higher level of independence. Before men were the ones who made most of the money women didn't hold careers as much as their counterparts were.

If you are going out with someone you are first meeting.  My advice to ladies is always have cash to cover the date. Do not expect the man to cover the bill just because you are a woman. If the date isn't going well you can always politely excuse yourself and pay for your drinks, food etc. This leaves you with a sense of control.
Men when going out with a lady for the first time please have the decency to pay. It shows the woman that you have class and that you are a thoughtful person.  After establishing that you want to see each other again then you can discuss going Dutch.  Most women that  I know like the old tradition of men taking care of the bill on the first few dates.

Everyone is different and have unique ways of looking at social dating etiquette. I trust you know is what is best for you.  Have fun and remember manners and class make a great lasting impression.