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The Debate Over Who Should Pay for Dates

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Many people in Gen Z are challenging traditional dating norms when it comes to who should pay for dates. While some still believe that men should pay, others insist on splitting the bill or taking turns. This article explores the evolving attitudes among young Americans regarding this topic. The author conducted interviews with individuals from diverse backgrounds and found that cultural upbringing and gender conditioning play a significant role in shaping people’s expectations around paying for dates.

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I’m a member of Gen Z, and the question of who should pay for dates was never one I really stopped to think about. That changed last fall after I went out with a woman I met on a dating app. I paid for our meal without thinking and later wondered why I felt compelled to do so for someone I’d just met. Gen Z holds more progressive views on gender issues, yet the idea that men should pay for dates persists. Through interviews and conversations, I found that cultural upbringing and gender conditioning heavily influence people’s perspectives on this matter.