Who should pay for dates?

I guess I'm the old fashioned one. I can't ever remember splitting the cost or having the lady pay for anything. I always did it without a second thought. Just always thought it was good manners.

I've always liked the idea of splitting the check or going dutch. There is no set rule on who should pay.

I like the idea of guy paying for the date

The guy.

Whoever has the most money. 

The reason the male was expected to pay ... Is because it was the male asking for the date. 

But in today's equal society ... It is acceptable for the female to ask.  And the person asking is usually the one deciding where to go.  Thus, it is the duty of the person asking (and deciding where to go) to pay for the date.

It is only acceptable to "go dutch" when BOTH people have input over where to go.  Think of it this way:  If I ask someone on a date, and they have no say over where we go - why should I expect them to pay even their cost?  Unless I know their finances, I don't know that they can pay for a dinner at the restaurant I choose - or pay for going to a movie - or whatever we are doing.

A man has responsibility over his lady. The payment is "His" duty. However, there's no rule for it, it's not a big deal as some people making it, it's about agreement & understanding between two people.  They can agree on whatever they want.but for me, it's about being gentle & lady,  ya know? For example, take your lady's hands gently, guide it through the table, set the chair for her & serve the meal,when finished, pay for the meal.  That's how I love it.

No it may seem to in a way that the male should pay but isnt that stereotypical and in a way the female should pay too. You look at it one way and leave the other out. The female is equal to the male and no doubt about it.