Do you agree with treating shared date expenses as the default?

Some argue that treating shared payment as the default for dates makes it easier to align expectations at a first meeting. Others may want to account for income differences, the choices made by the person issuing the invitation, and costs beyond the meal, such as long-distance travel. Instead of setting one rule for every relationship, the discussion separates a default for first dates from arrangements agreed as a relationship develops, and considers how to discuss money comfortably.