'Is it ok to use a 2for1 voucher on a first date?' poll

Former_MSE_Penelope

Poll started 6 February 2012, click here to vote

Is it ok to use a 2for1 on a first date?

Valentine's is coming, has the use of vouchers finally broken through the last taboo? Is it acceptable to use a 2for1 voucher on a first date? We asked this three years ago, let's see if it's changed ...

Imagine Bob asks Sarah to dinner on a first date, saying he'll pay. When the bill comes, he pulls out a 2for1 voucher – what advice would you give Sarah?


I'm a man

Bob's great with cash. Sarah, HE'S A KEEPER!
It's not an issue, Bob's still paying.
Bob's being tight. Sarah, RUN!

I'm a woman

Bob's great with cash. Sarah, HE'S A KEEPER!
It's not an issue, Bob's still paying.
Bob's being tight. Sarah, RUN!

mrsk

... mention the voucher from the start "I've got this voucher. Do you fancy helping me use it?"

pete_v

Nothing wrong with using the voucher if it's valid for what you were going to buy anyway. I think choosing where to go or what to eat based on a voucher's conditions would take it too far on a date.

Pete

mrweeble

I'm a man who would have no problems with using a voucher on a date, and if a man wanted to take me out on a date with a voucher I wouldn't object to that either - means he will have more money left for the drinks afterwards :rotfl:

LittleMoo

I have a simple rule for first dates (for men and women). Any man worth his salt will initially insist on paying and any women worth her salt will insist she pay half.

Second dates are open season though, vouchers are more than welcome. However, a first date is more like an interview situaion; both parties should be trying to make the best impression they can.

ShakeyStacey

I consider myself quite a modern women and always offer to split the bill on dates, yet would of course be flattered by a man who insisted on paying. If said man then got it half price, who cares! He's still paying the bill and shows some forethought into the date and location.

Pee

I see it as a positive that a man would use a voucher, provided that is where we would have gone for the date anyway, or somewhere very similiar. Choosing where to go based on where has vouchers available I might think was a little scrooge like.

Same would apply if he had a taste or gourmet card.

My old boss told a colleague who was well off and always getting involved with women who only found that attractive to take a date to the seaside - which would cost a bit in fuel - and buy them fish and chips. Someone who really likes you will be happy with that. He is now married with children and his wife seems a good sort, so good advice I think.

Moomum

mrsk wrote: »

... mention the voucher from the start "I've got this voucher. Do you fancy helping me use it?"

Perfect way to do it. I'm a women and it wouldn't bother me.

Gordon_the_Moron

A) Bob's great with cash. Sarah, HE'S A KEEPER!B) It's not an issue, Bob's still paying.
C) Bob's being tight. Sarah, RUN!


Using the voucher is a good thing not a bad thing, it shows money sense, but to say he is a keeper based on that alone would be wrong without knowing more about him so my vote would go half way between A and B :cool:

luxor4t

Given DH's "record" of not actually taking me out for a meal (that he paid for, in cash, in full & without any hesitation) until we we'd been married a year, I'd say just appreciate his thoughtfulness and say thank you!

foreign_correspondent

I'm a woman, and C!

...a few dates in, no probs.. but on a first date - no way!!

I would rather go for a cheap drink than have a man faffing about with a load of vouchers on a first date!!

However, I don't know why it'd matter - just that I wouldnt like it.

I always offer to pay half, but if I'm honest, I really want them to insisit on paying - psychology huh - it's a bit of a minefield isnt it, even our own!!