10 men and women tell us who should pay on the first date

<p>Who should foot the bill on the first date? These Nigerians have a thing or two to say about it.</p>, <h2>Beauty</h2>, <span>Who pays on first date Pinterest</span>, <h2>Imagine you're on a date with a guy, and when the bill arrives, he suggests splitting it. What would you do?</h2>, <p>We asked a few Nigerians for their thoughts on who should pay for the first date, and the responses were quite interesting. Many Nigerian men believe it's their responsibility to take care of their date and meet her needs. They find the idea of splitting the bill absurd, as they see it as their duty to care for the woman they asked out.</p>, <p>While there’s the Western culture of complete equality, where splitting the bill 50/50 is the norm, some Nigerian men struggle to embrace this idea due to their strong beliefs in their responsibility and role as providers.</p>, <p>Apparently, chivalry isn't dead.</p>, <p>Five women also weighed in as we gathered the unfiltered thoughts of this diverse group of people to understand their views on paying for the first date and whether splitting the bill evenly is a fair way to go about it. Here’s what they have to say:</p>, <h2>Chuks</h2>, <p>Okay, concerning splitting the bill on the first date, I think it depends on who initiated the date. Typically, most of the time, it's the guy who asks for the first date. So, if you're the one asking him out, you should be prepared to cover the expenses.</p>, <p>It's almost like you're the host, but this time, it's not in your house, so you're paying for everything. However, it's not a bad idea if the person you're going out with decides to split the bill. It's all about the person who initiates the date making the preparations, just like if you invite someone to your house, you'd be responsible for providing everything needed.</p>, <p>When you're choosing the venue, you have to consider the budget. You shouldn't go to a place where the expenses are beyond what you can comfortably afford. And the same goes for the person you're going out with, they s