OPAN BG

Women are saying horrible things about dating these days. They are feeling the pinch of what they are terming recession dating. Evidently men are expecting the women to go Dutch on dates more and more, which is great, if the woman feels like it and makes the offer, but for a man to ask a woman out on a date and not make an offer to pay for her meal, that is horrible. I think a few lessons in romanticized chivalry are in order.
When you pick her up at her house; walk up to her door to pick her up. Do not sit in the car and honk. She is not a window washer or a valet parking attendant, she doesnt serve you in any way shape or form, and you shouldnt treat her like she does. You use that horn to yell at people who cut you off in traffic, and it has the same connotation when used to summon people, it is just plain lazy and rude. So, go to her door and pick her up.

Once you pick her up, walk her back to your car. If there is room on the walk way, you should walk next to her, not ten feet in front of her. She is your guest on this date, after all. When you reach the car, and this point is vital, so pay attention, open the passengers side door for her, and once she is in, close it. It simply shows that you are a gentleman. Women who feel that it has a different connotation will no doubt tell you. When you get to where you are going, get out, and go around and open her door. If she opens it first stand there and wait politely and close it behind her.

If you ask a woman out, no matter how the economy is doing, you should expect to pay for the entire evening, unless she offers. If she offers by all means take her up on it. However if the offer isnt made, you are to pick up the bill. You asked her out, after all. She is providing you with the honor of her company, and that should be worth treating her for. If you dont want to pay for a date, then dont ask to go on one. Women are mostly equal in todays world, and it is possible that your date makes as much or more money than you do, however she is your guest. You invited her to join you. You dont invite people over to your house for dinner and leave them a bill, now, why would you do that with your date?