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like_that

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Jun 6, 2012 10:19 AM
I have a friend (cue the, "lol yeah, that friend is actually you!" comments) who is taking this girl to dinner on their first date. He probably knows this girl for about an hour at most. He decided to go to an expensive restaurant, and is planning on using a coupon. I found this to be very tacky for a first date, and advised him not to. Personally it would take the 3rd date a the earliest for me to do something like that, depending on how comfortable I am with her.

What is everyone's thoughts on this? Would you use a coupon on a first date or not (we already know ETB would, in fact I wouldn't be surprised if he ordered himself a three course meal, and only allowed his date to eat an appetizer)? Would you even take a girl to a very expensive restaurant on a first date?
Jun 6, 2012 10:19am
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thavoice

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Jun 6, 2012 10:21 AM
I wouldnt do it,

But if the woman had the coupon and suggested to use it I think I would fall in love on the spot....an actual woman looking to save money instead of wanting to continue to blow it
Jun 6, 2012 10:21am
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Raw Dawgin' it

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11,466 posts
Jun 6, 2012 10:23 AM
honestly, using a coup on a first date is a sure fire way to not get pussy imo
Jun 6, 2012 10:23am
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gut

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Jun 6, 2012 10:27 AM
A) No, I would not take a girl to a very expensive restaurant on the first date for multiple reasons. Besides which you'll be kicking yourself if there's no second date - and the real kick to the nuts is if they order dessert.

B) Never use a coupon, at least on the first few dates. She's not going to see it as practical, she's going to see it as you taking her somewhere you can't afford in a lame effort to impress her.

But I've heard the sly way to do it is to take the waiter aside and tell him you are using a coupon. Or if you're good at slight-of-hand, stick the coupon in with the cash/credit card.

On second thought, you should encourage him to use the coupon, for the lulz.
Jun 6, 2012 10:27am
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sleeper

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Jun 6, 2012 10:29 AM
I don't even take girls to expensive meals on the first date. It's a waste of money; take them to a bar instead and spend $50 on drinks, the results are better even if she's not as attractive or cool as you once thought.
Jun 6, 2012 10:29am
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OSH

Kosh B'Gosh

4,145 posts
Jun 6, 2012 10:33 AM
Do it.

It's not like she has to see the coupon. It's easy to pay with it without the other person seeing it.
Jun 6, 2012 10:33am
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justincredible

Nick Mangold

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Jun 6, 2012 10:34 AM
No way would I use a coupon on a first date.
Jun 6, 2012 10:34am
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like_that

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Jun 6, 2012 10:37 AM
OSH;1190467 wrote:Do it.

It's not like she has to see the coupon. It's easy to pay with it without the other person seeing it.
Seems risky, but I did tell him if he was going to do it, he should hide it.

He didn't listen to me, and told me he has this coupon to a nice place lol. The fact that you would hide it though, tells me you wouldn't do it.
Jun 6, 2012 10:37am
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Raw Dawgin' it

Just Ain't Care

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Jun 6, 2012 10:38 AM
If he does use it - he should say he has to use the bathroom and then give it to the waiter when he gets up.
Jun 6, 2012 10:38am
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Automatik

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Jun 6, 2012 10:42 AM
Expensive joint on the first date? Hell no. Do something casual.

I have no problem with the coupon, just don't let her know.
Jun 6, 2012 10:42am
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gut

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Jun 6, 2012 10:57 AM
Yeah, I mean what's he do when she doesn't put out and he has no coupon for the 2nd date? That's when he starts thinking to himself that a hooker would have been cheaper :laugh:
Jun 6, 2012 10:57am
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SnotBubbles

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Jun 6, 2012 11:09 AM
lol...yeah, that friend is actually you!
Jun 6, 2012 11:09am
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ernest_t_bass

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Jun 6, 2012 11:10 AM
like_that;1190447 wrote:we already know ETB would
I knew I'd see this before even opening the thread. Unnecessary personal attack. Reported.
Jun 6, 2012 11:10am
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OSH

Kosh B'Gosh

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Jun 6, 2012 11:14 AM
like_that;1190475 wrote:Seems risky, but I did tell him if he was going to do it, he should hide it.

He didn't listen to me, and told me he has this coupon to a nice place lol. The fact that you would hide it though, tells me you wouldn't do it.
If it's a big concern, hide it.

I would have no problem using a coupon on the first date. It's really not a big deal to me. I think saving money and being thrifty is a good thing -- and I hope my "significant other" would feel the same way.
Jun 6, 2012 11:14am
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Raw Dawgin' it

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Jun 6, 2012 11:15 AM
ernest_t_bass;1190519 wrote:I knew I'd see this before even opening the thread. Unnecessary personal attack. Reported.
Why are you such a thin skinned girl sometimes? c'mon man! Lighten up with the new rules vendetta.
Jun 6, 2012 11:15am
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Speedofsand

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Jun 6, 2012 11:17 AM
We know its not 'like_that' because he said the guy was taking a girl on a date.
Jun 6, 2012 11:17am
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ernest_t_bass

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Jun 6, 2012 11:21 AM
Raw Dawgin' it;1190527 wrote:Why are you such a thin skinned girl sometimes? c'mon man! Lighten up with the new rules vendetta.
I don't believe that calling me a girl aligns with the new rules. I find that offensive, and will follow this post up with a report of your post.
Jun 6, 2012 11:21am
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fan_from_texas

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Jun 6, 2012 11:33 AM
Using a coupon on a first date is a bad idea.

Making her pay is a good idea.
Jun 6, 2012 11:33am
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mcburg93

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Jun 6, 2012 11:40 AM
fan_from_texas;1190539 wrote: Making her pay is a good idea.
reps
Jun 6, 2012 11:40am
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Pick6

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Jun 6, 2012 11:47 AM
thavoice;1190450 wrote:I wouldnt do it,

But if the woman had the coupon and suggested to use it I think I would fall in love on the spot....an actual woman looking to save money instead of wanting to continue to blow it
This.
Jun 6, 2012 11:47am
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hasbeen

Excuse me, Flo?

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Jun 6, 2012 11:51 AM
I agree with the crowd here. I wouldn't use a coupon and I also wouldn't take her to a fancy restaurant. A first date should be relaxed where you are actually doing stuff and getting to know each other. Not feeling awkward in an awkward setting. Unless you and her are children of the rich.
Jun 6, 2012 11:51am
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MontyBrunswick

Jun 6, 2012 11:52 AM
I don't use coupons because I'm a boss and have fat stacks
Jun 6, 2012 11:52am
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Ironman92

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Jun 6, 2012 12:04 PM
Have dinner as you would and find a way to get the waiter the coupon. No biggee.

What fancy restaurant has coupons?
Jun 6, 2012 12:04pm
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hasbeen

Excuse me, Flo?

6,504 posts
Jun 6, 2012 12:04 PM
Ironman92;1190578 wrote:Have dinner as you would and find a way to get the waiter the coupon. No biggee.

What fancy restaurant has coupons?
Applebees
Jun 6, 2012 12:04pm
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Ironman92

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Jun 6, 2012 12:08 PM
pnhasbeen;1190579 wrote:Applebees

Lol.....my diet is a wreck, but I won't ever return to Applebees.
Jun 6, 2012 12:08pm