Using Coupons on a date

[MrPartickler]

This really depends on the situation. If the guy's suddenly whipping out a coupon saving $1.50 on a $20 meal, I'd say he'd probably look like a cheapo--not a great first impression. But, in this instance, we don't even know what the coupon is for. If it's 2-for-1 for bungee jumping...or even an amusement park admission, then it's potentially a pretty substantial savings and not even on the radar, IMO. Generally, it's also no big deal if your date already knows your (approximate) financial situation--e.g., college student? part time employee at a supermarket? etc.

In the absence of more detailed information about both parties, I'd say the best thing is to just do something both affordable and fun. Some have made similar suggestions already, but there's a lot that can be done on a limited budget w/o coupons at all.

 

[maniactickler]

well this is how i see it...next saturday my husband and i celebrate our 28th wedding anniversary...and i can choose between a restaurant that charges one hundred dollars a person, or a much less expensive restaurant..and i will choose the less expensive..it's about having a good time, which can be done with not much money...

Would you be willing to spend your anniversary at Wendys then? 😉

 

[isabeau]

Would you be willing to spend your anniversary at Wendys then? 😉

no i don't eat at fast food restaurants...if i can help it...

 

[Angel_2]

I am a person that loves to save money every time I can, I use coupons to shop and for things like that but never on a date. When I am on a date I won't dare use a coupon. I don't want to seem cheap to my date. Now just b/c I won't use a coupon dose not mean I will go all out and spend tons of money. I have a friend that used to date this girl who I am also good friends with and he told me on one date he spent 150 dollars on food alone, that to me is crazy. I am not a cheap person but there is NO Way in hell I would spend 150 dollars on food, thats just crazy. now it may work for some people but not for me. For example, when I take my girl on a date I never cheap out on it. I let her order what ever she wants and when the bill comes I pay for it all. Not that I have a problem if my girl wants to pay half of it but to me I just would not feel right. but for anything other then my girl I will use every way I know how to save money.