In the world of dating, there is a long-standing debate: should one party foot the bill or is it better to go Dutch and split expenses evenly? Opinions on this matter can vary greatly, and it’s a topic that has sparked numerous discussions, especially in the age of modern dating.
However, what happens when the debate reaches a new level of perplexity, such as asking your date to reimburse you for a mere $1.50 spent on a drink at a local kopitiam?
The Coffee Shop Dilemma
Alison, a Taiwanese food vlogger, shared her experience in the latest podcast by the YouTube channel HeyKaki with other foreigners who are living in Singapore gathered to share about their experience dating Singaporean men. She described her date’s behavior as “petty,” leaving her genuinely shocked.
She revealed that her Singaporean date took her to a kopitiam to eat. The turning point of the date came when Alison ordered a teh peng, which cost a mere $1.50.
Alison recounted that after he ordered, he asked her to pay him back. This unexpected request left Alison bewildered, as it was an unusual and somewhat uncomfortable moment for a first date.
The $2 Note Gesture
To add more intrigue to the situation, Alison then gave the man a $2 note, explicitly telling him to keep the change. To her surprise, he happily accepted the $2 without hesitation.
Alison summed up her unique dating experience by stating, “After that I never went out with him ever again.” The $1.50 request and the subsequent acceptance of her $2 note seemed to have been a deal-breaker for her.
The man had managed to earn 50 cents from her.
Netizens’ comments
- Maybe she dated a low-income worker.
- i remember a colleague of mine her ex bf mind over 1rm haha and that colleague never date guy anymore. change to girl 😂
- how many guys did you date to come up with this generalisation about singaporean guys. 100s?? Freaking look yourself in the mirror first.
- maybe he was already scared /disappointed with her. she must have done/said something. no men would react this way. takes 2 hands to clap girl.
- haha, you told the truth.
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