Should I pay for everything on a first date?
Whether you pay for the first date or not is really up to your discretion. If you want to look like a cheap guy, then don't pay. Seriously though, its an indication more of your interest level in the girl. If you really like the girl and you would like to date her again, it's generally a good idea to pay for the first date. If you're not so sure about her, or if you definitely don't think you ever want to go out with her again, then splitting the check wouldn't be so bad on the first date. The girl will definitely take note though, if you do not pay for the first date. So you have to be certain that you don't want to go out with her again or you're only interested in friendship if you do not pay the check on the first date.