The Economic Times

Who should pay on a first date? Man asks to split first-date bill, Bengaluru woman says game over; Pune techie recalls how his love story began

A Bengaluru woman sparked debate after calling it an ick when a man asked to split their first-date bill. Pune techie Kunal Gandhi offered a different perspective, recalling how his now-wife paid when he forgot his wallet on their first date at CCD. He said she refused repayment, and their relationship blossomed. Ten years later, they still enjoy coffee dates, while netizens debated dating etiquette and who should pay.