Coupons on a date?
Long Island Singles and NYC Singles: Is it tacky for a guy to use a coupon on a first or second date? Or does it make no difference at all?
This past weekend I went to dinner with three single female friends. It was a really nice place and they were excited that they were able to use a Groupon Coupon deal.   So I asked them what they would think if a guy pulled out the same deal while taking them on a date.
Personally I am a little old school and would feel funny about pulling out a coupon early in the dating process and I was a little surprised at the response.
Two of the three women said it was absolutely fine if a guy used the deal. “In this economy, I think it is a turn on to see a man who is responsible with his money” said the first woman as the second woman nodded and agreed. The third woman, however made a face and said it would be an absolute turnoff if a guy did that and that there would be no second date. “I want a man with money.”
So here is the question for the ladies? Is it tacky for a guy to use a coupon on a first or second date? Or does it make no difference at all? Would it influence your decision to go on another date? Has a guy ever used a coupon while on a date (early in the dating process- 1st or 2nd date)?
Question for the guys– Have you, or do you see any problems with using a coupon on a first or second date?
Looking forward to your responses.
Jay
www.WeekendDating.com
718-757-6933
Dating is about romance and seduction. It’s romantic when your man makes you feel like he values your company and wants to show you his best. Using a coupon defeats that. I’m all for it, later on, when there is an established relationship, but on a first date it smacks of cheap. I have been couponed, and it killed the moment. Sorry, guys!
I am all for coupons. However – if someone pulled one out on the first date, I would think it was a little out of place. Save it for a little later in the dating game!
I dint see anything wrong in being upfront and use a coupon! Why not save some cash for the next date…
Hi Jay,
I have never responded to anything on your website before but just couldn’t resist this..A couple of years back I went on a 1st date with a guy I met at 1 of your events. He used a 2-4-1 at the Comedy Club & then asked me to go to get something to eat. We went to Friday’s which was closeby for Appetizers & there he used 2 Free Apps Coupons & bragged about how his friend was the manager..No Drinks..Just Water..We never went out again! Funniest part..He was very surprised after Friday’s when I did NOT want to kiss him..wonder why?
My father always told me it would be okay for a man to use a “coupon” on a date but not in the first few dates. With the difficult times we have now it may be a little different, but I still think it should be the same. Otherwise we may think he is taking out too many women. 😉
Using a coupon on the first or second date is a turn off. I want to feel that a man values my company and that I’m worth spending his money on. It’s true we live in difficult economic times, and I’m considerate when I order — I wouldn’t order the most expensive thing, and it doesn’t have to be a 5-star restaurant. Consideration goes both ways.