Nearly everyone, regardless of gender, who's dating is stressed about the associated costs.
Although the majority of people are stressed about the cost of dating, they differ on how they think about who should pick up that first tab.
Overall, 44% of people think the person who earns more should pay for the first date, Self found.
The remaining fifth of respondents said whoever organized the date should be responsible for the bill.
Though it was the least-popular response overall, etiquette expert Diane Gottsman says deferring to the person who organized the date may be the most reasonable approach.
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Diane Gottsman, Gottsman
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Self, Protocol, of Texas, CNBC
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U.S