Does paying with a voucher embarrass you?

Does paying with a voucher embarrass you?

It would appear that we are being extra careful with our money in all areas of our lives now with four in ten Brits using vouchers on first dates according to PromotionalCodes.org.uk.

Yes- 39% of us would happily use a 2 for 1 voucher on a first date to pay for our meal and why not? There is no point in looing a gift horse in the mouth right?

Many men like to pay for the meal on the first date and 19% say that they would rather use a voucher than go halves with their date if they were able to find one online or got one posted through their door. However a quarter would be discreet when the bill was placed on the table as men fear that their date will think that they are tight. It is arguable that there is tight and there is doing something out of necessity- so ladies- think twice before judging your date.

Only 10% of men would let their date see the voucher and use it as a chance to get a laugh out of their date. Think about it- if you are both indecisive- having a voucher to somewhere makes your mind up for you- job done!  

Thankfully at the other end of the spectrum, only 9% of females would be offended if their date got their meal at a discounted rate. One woman said; “I’d never use a voucher on the first date. It would look cheap and wouldn’t create the best impression.”

This was supported by another like-minded lady who said; “I think on the second or third date using a voucher would be fine, but on the first date I want to be spoilt!”

And it could be comments like this that make men cautions about the contents of their wallets on first encounters.

Most women are aware that times are hard and as long as they have had a good night what’s the harm? In fact a lot of women would offer to split the bill.  

In a dating world where both men and women need to be realistic, it’s no surprise that men can no longer afford to spend an average of £100 per date and that is if you are just having a meal- who knows how much it would cost if that was a precursor to something else like the movies?  There is a perceived pressure on men to pay on the first date, when the stats show that women are not opposed to going 50/50. One optimistic woman said; “I’d rather split the bill on a first date so I wouldn’t be put out if we used a voucher. That means I can afford a dessert and not have to share it!” 

One man, who holds on to traditional beliefs said: “I don’t earn a lot but I’m an old-fashioned guy and believe the lady shouldn’t have to pay on a first date. I’ll pay any way I can and sometimes I am only able to afford it by using a voucher.” 

Another respondent said: “First dates can get really expensive, once you include a three course meal with wine then maybe drinks at a bar afterwards – you’re looking at spending £100. If there’s a chance to save on at least some of it then I will.”

Darren Williams from PromotionalCodes.org.uk said: “We were thrilled to see that almost four in ten Brits would use a voucher on a first date.

“With money being tight at the moment for many people, voucher codes are a great way of treating your date without breaking the bank.”

“People shouldn’t be embarrassed to use voucher codes. It shows initiative and attention to care which are great traits to have in a romantic partner!”

In the office of Female First- we are all of the similar opinion that people's priorities need to change if they are under the impression that this stuff matters; E said; 'I wouldn't be offended at all. A date shouldn't really be about how much something costs of how it is paid for - surely it is about having a good time with that person.' 

W said: 'Somebody reasonably sensible with money is on my wish list. Somebody not wanting to go somewhere without a voucher, that is where the problem starts!'

Despite now being a married woman- I would not have been offended if my partner had pulled out a voucher along with his card on one of our first dates, nor would he. We were both on small incomes and to have a little treat, sometimes you have to shop around and make allowances.

Now we no longer have meals as part of a New Year’s resolution to save money out and cook at home- so the men out there can relax because if it all goes well- the only food bill you will have is at the supermarket! And let’s face it that is usually half and half- happy days! 


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