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**MSE Archna** · 09-02-2009, 6:54 PM

Poll between 10-16 Feb 09:

Can you use a voucher on a first date?

The taboos surrounding vouchers have virtually disappeared, as a tribe of credit crunch voucheristas choose where they go depending on the 2fo1 restaurant deals. Yet as it's Valentine’s week, does this apply to a first date?

Imagine Bob asked Sarah out to dinner on a first date, and as he asked, he says he’ll pay. When the bill comes he pulls out a 2for1 voucher...

Which of these is nearest your opinion?

A. I’m a man. It shows Bob’s great with cash. Sarah HE’S A KEEPER! 13% (1061 votes)
B. I’m a man. It’s not an issue, Bobs paying. 20% (1621 votes)
C. I’m a man. Bob’s being tight, Sarah RUN! 12% (953 votes)
D. I’m a woman. It shows Bob’s great with cash. Sarah HE’S A KEEPER! 14% (1079 votes)
E. I’m a woman. It’s not an issue, Bobs paying. 25% (2018 votes)
F. I’m a woman. Bob’s being tight, Sarah RUN! 15% (1207 votes)

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brandguru · 09-02-2009, 7:05 PM

For me, this has to be a combination of both of the following:

I’m a man: It shows Bob’s great with cash. Sarah HE’S A KEEPER!
I’m a man: It’s not an issue, Bobs paying

Nothing wrong at all with using the voucher - however if it was me I would discreetly go off to pay the bill and not whip the voucher out at the table

nuckinfobhead · 09-02-2009, 7:08 PM

i would go with - I’m a man: It’s not an issue, Bobs paying

or my own choice of I'm a man: i dont know if im gonna get any so hell yeah use the voucher ;p

aliasojo · 09-02-2009, 7:09 PM

Sorry but doing this on a first date just signifies he's a tight git.

Alarm bells would ring for me. Speaking as the ex wife of another tight git.

brandguru · 09-02-2009, 7:12 PM

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Originally Posted by aliasojo

Sorry but doing this on a first date just signifies he's a tight git.

Alarm bells would ring for me. Speaking as the ex wife of another tight git.

Would also say it depends on the context however - as there could be a good deal on the meal but the guy might have planned a great night and pay the bill for other things?

aliasojo · 09-02-2009, 8:30 PM

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Originally Posted by brandguru

Would also say it depends on the context however - as there could be a good deal on the meal but the guy might have planned a great night and pay the bill for other things?

I dont care if he's planned a trip up the flipping Eiffel Tower.....if I was to see a voucher on a first date, it would also be the last date too.

hieveryone · 09-02-2009, 8:32 PM

Agreed

My mate once went out with a guy and he was dropping her off in a taxi - when it got to hers he said to her '£20 should cover you to here'. (or however much it was)

She was gobsmacked!!

Mrs Moc · 09-02-2009, 8:34 PM

I’m a woman: It shows Bob’s great with cash. Sarah HE’S A KEEPER!

Would also be thinking, wow we have so much in common!!

kazmc · 09-02-2009, 8:35 PM

Oh my god, it would have to be I’m a woman: Bob’s being tight, Sarah RUN!

aliasojo · 09-02-2009, 8:37 PM

Does anyone else think that Archna has just kinda forgotten to put the actual poll up?

SailorSam · 09-02-2009, 8:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aliasojo

Sorry but doing this on a first date just signifies he's a tight git.

Alarm bells would ring for me. Speaking as the ex wife of another tight git.

That's not being tight. being tight is when he asks her to go Dutch,
she pays her half with cash, then he pulls out the voucher to pay his half.

aliasojo · 09-02-2009, 8:41 PM

benood · 09-02-2009, 9:01 PM

It's a clever way for Bob to give his date the bush off, what a great insult.

Either that or he's a prize nerd.

**MSE Martin** · 09-02-2009, 9:18 PM

Hi

I have restarted the poll as there was an errant option which i'd left in (though i should never interfere with technology as it messes up and im struggling to get the options done)

poppy10 · 10-02-2009, 2:32 AM

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Originally Posted by MSE Martin

Hi

I have restarted the poll as there was an errant option which i'd left in (though i should never interfere with technology as it messes up and im struggling to get the options done)

The results page still has the wrong options

JimmyTheWig · 10-02-2009, 10:10 AM

Not so much that it's being tight, just that it's not too romantic.
I've voted that it doesn't matter, though I don't think he should do it. I'd say he should take her to a place that doesn't do vouchers (so it would be a treat for him, too, as he wouldn't normally go there!) and then if things are going well he could slip into conversation that maybe next time he'd take her to such-and-such which he's got a voucher for.

eileenfromplaistow · 10-02-2009, 10:44 AM

I agree with Jimmythewig to some extent. It is all to do with communication - he just looks tight if he hasn't had a sort of laugh about it FIRST. The date doesn't know if he really is a tight g*t, or someone who is good with money.

**MSE Martin** · 10-02-2009, 11:00 AM

Poll Now Working Again - If You Voted Before - Pls Vote Again

Saucepot · 10-02-2009, 11:09 AM

When I took the bird that is now my missus on a first date, I took her for a drink in a Spoons because "the drinks are cheap in here". Didn't put her off, but then again I have a charming personality, good looks and a massive ......

cte1111 · 10-02-2009, 11:13 AM

I think it gives a poor first impression, like he's not trying very hard to impress her. This is a bit contradictory of me really, as I like the fact that my man is sensible with money, but would like to see a bit of genorosity on the first date at least. Although I am happy to pay half on dates (well I was before I was married lol), using a voucher just doesn't look good for some reason.