All Ears English Podcast AEE Episode 14: 4 Phrases to Talk About Dating in American English
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Nov 26, 2013 AI Snips
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Going Dutch Reflects Cultural Change
- "To go dutch" means splitting the bill on a date and reflects shifting cultural expectations.
- The phrase challenges the assumption that men must pay and signals changing gender and economic roles.
Personal Experience With Paying Dates
- Michelle recounts that her husband paid for the first several dates, then they started splitting costs.
- She used small gestures like buying coffee to contribute after the initial traditional arrangement.
How To Say Who Pays
- Use 'the bill', 'the tab', or 'the check' to refer to what you owe at a restaurant.
- Say 'pick up the tab' when someone pays for the whole meal.