Is it okay to use a coupon on a date?

[Colonel]

Until I was in a serious relationship with a woman I would never use a coupon. Basically we would have to be living together and paying bills together for me to use a coupon on a date.

 

[Valka D'Ur]

A lot of what?

(I don't speak Spanish, Takhisis).

 

[Takhisis]

Charm, señora! Charm! I'm as charming as a fluffy ginger kitten! Do remember that the Puss in Boots was voiced by Antonio banderas, so obviously Latins are… steaming.

 

[downtown]

Your mistake is that she's probably crazy.

Hahaha, with me, you never know!

She didn't have a problem with it. I dont typically buy these things, but I go to blues clubs at least once a month, so when a groupon showed up, i had to buy it.

It's moot. I was seeing two girls at the same time and I'm picking the other one though.

And here I thought you were such a ladies' man!

I'm not a ladies man, but I don't have problems finding dates. If somebody is going to judge me for that, they aren't my type.

 

[Boundless]

I think as long as you're open and honest about it, and say, 'Look, I know this really great place and I've got a coupon for it and I think you'd really enjoy it' then who cares? You've been honest about not being sly with the coupon, and if you really do think she will enjoy it then props to that as well, shows you've really thought about the date. I think it shows good initiative. Plus it also doesn't make the other person feel horribly uncomfortable if they don't have as much money as you do, you're making them feel more on an even level. However, this doesn't matter to me as I don't let people pay for me

 

[Hygro]

I think as long as you're open and honest about it, and say, 'Look, I know this really great place and I've got a coupon for it and I think you'd really enjoy it' then who cares? You've been honest about not being sly with the coupon, and if you really do think she will enjoy it then props to that as well, shows you've really thought about the date. I think it shows good initiative. Plus it also doesn't make the other person feel horribly uncomfortable if they don't have as much money as you do, you're making them feel more on an even level. However, this doesn't matter to me as I don't let people pay for me

Told you all my idea was right

 

[SerriaFox]

My opinion is:
That if you choose the restaurant based the coupon, Bad.
If you tell your date what to order so that you can use the coupon, Really Bad.
If you just bring the coupon out at the end when you pay, not so Bad.

 

[Hygro]

My opinion is:
That if you choose the restaurant based the coupon, Bad.
If you tell your date what to order so that you can use the coupon, Really Bad.
If you just bring the coupon out at the end when you pay, not so Bad.

Why doth thou haveth this opinion of opposyts?

 

[Loppan Torkel]

Told you all my idea was right

That, or she's dating a coupon-guy.

I was seeing two girls at the same time and I'm picking the other one though.

I'm not a ladies man, but I don't have problems finding dates. If somebody is going to judge me for that, they aren't my type.

Good thing you aren't a ladies man but still are able to juggle two girls at the same time..

 

[Takhisis]

I think as long as you're open and honest about it, and say, 'Look, I know this really great place and I've got a coupon for it and I think you'd really enjoy it' then who cares? You've been honest about not being sly with the coupon, and if you really do think she will enjoy it then props to that as well, shows you've really thought about the date. I think it shows good initiative. Plus it also doesn't make the other person feel horribly uncomfortable if they don't have as much money as you do, you're making them feel more on an even level. However, this doesn't matter to me as I don't let people pay for me

So I take it Abaddon uses coupons?

 

[Neonanocyborgasm]

I'm not a ladies man, but I don't have problems finding dates.

You're a ladies man.

 

[SKILORD]

If she react unfavorably, then do you want to be with someone who is that shallow? I wouldn't.

Exactly, use coupons especially on the first date, see how she reacts, get all those scandalous golddiggers out early.

 

[BvBPL]

I think the acceptability of coupon use is directly proportionally to the level of class in the establishment. Using coupons, or restaurant week deals, at a expensive place is savvy. Using them at Pizza Hut is déclassé.

It also helps that high-end establishments often employ competent staff that won’t draw attention to your use coupons or pester you about them, assuming you’re using them correctly. Your waitress should know that you want to be subtle about your coupon use. In contrast, trying to cash in a coupon for a dollar off of a whopper at Burger King seems to be perpetually difficult.

Of course, it helps if you tip based on the total bill, rather than your discount. You certainly do not want your waitress coming over and loudly announcing that they honored your coupon because she knows you’re a lousy tipper.

 

[Boundless]

So I take it Abaddon uses coupons?

We always split costs of things - but no, he doesn't use coupons!

 

[Elrohir]

I think the acceptability of coupon use is directly proportionally to the level of class in the establishment. Using coupons, or restaurant week deals, at a expensive place is savvy. Using them at Pizza Hut is déclassé.

It also helps that high-end establishments often employ competent staff that won’t draw attention to your use coupons or pester you about them, assuming you’re using them correctly. Your waitress should know that you want to be subtle about your coupon use. In contrast, trying to cash in a coupon for a dollar off of a whopper at Burger King seems to be perpetually difficult.

Of course, it helps if you tip based on the total bill, rather than your discount. You certainly do not want your waitress coming over and loudly announcing that they honored your coupon because she knows you’re a lousy tipper.

I'd say the opposite is true, actually -- I'd certainly feel more comfortable, and I think it's more socially acceptable, to use coupons in less fancy places. Using a coupon at McDonalds is fine; going to an expensive restaurant where everyone is wearing ties and jackets and using a coupon is weirder. The acceptability of using a coupon is inversely proportional to the restaurant's level of class.

But yes, by all means, tip on the pre-coupon amount. That's by far the best option.

 

[EnglishCrusader]

If the girl wasn't happy with me using coupons, she can pay for it herself.

 

[BvBPL]

I'd say the opposite is true, actually -- I'd certainly feel more comfortable, and I think it's more socially acceptable, to use coupons in less fancy places.

You know, until I started to think about it, I probably would have agreed with you. However, if you’re lucky enough to go on a date to, I dunno, Le Bernardin, and you have a coupon, then I say hell yes it’s okay to use it. I mean, you’re taking your companion on a date to Le Bernardin, what more do they want out of you?

In contrast, using a coupon while on a date at McDonalds just sounds skeevy. Which is not to say you can’t have a nice date at McDonalds, or at least some place very slightly more upscale, like Pizza Hut.

One component is that I think coupon use on a date should be subtle. Waitstaff in high-end establishments can pick up on that cue pretty easily. No way in more schmaltzy joints. Part of that is because you often need to announce you have a coupon before ordering at low-end places. That just draws attention to yourself. Much better to slip the coupon in with the check when you pay it at a fancier place. Your date need never know.

And if it’s not acceptable to use coupons in fancy-pants places then why do they issue coupons for those places? Do the restaurant sign up for those entertainment books the boy scouts sell knowing that no one would ever be so dull as to actually use the damn thing? Those cunning foxes!

 

[Takhisis]

We always split costs of things - but no, he doesn't use coupons!

You ain't said you don't.

I'd say the opposite is true, actually -- I'd certainly feel more comfortable, and I think it's more socially acceptable, to use coupons in less fancy places. Using a coupon at McDonalds is fine; going to an expensive restaurant where everyone is wearing ties and jackets and using a coupon is weirder. The acceptability of using a coupon is inversely proportional to the restaurant's level of class.

That's cos they're more stuck-up.

But yes, by all means, tip on the pre-coupon amount. That's by far the best option.

Why is it you Americans insist on fixed tip rates?

 

[Hygro]

I'd say the opposite is true, actually -- I'd certainly feel more comfortable, and I think it's more socially acceptable, to use coupons in less fancy places. Using a coupon at McDonalds is fine; going to an expensive restaurant where everyone is wearing ties and jackets and using a coupon is weirder. The acceptability of using a coupon is inversely proportional to the restaurant's level of class.

But yes, by all means, tip on the pre-coupon amount. That's by far the best option.

No way. Why would you ever keep a McDonald's coupon? That means you're focused on eating at McDonalds which is kind of trashy imo. Whereas you find a deal for a fine sushi or steak joint, grab the girl, hype the night, and let's go take advantage of this promotional windfall.

 

[Boundless]

You ain't said you don't.

Well, sometimes I do! Though retrospectively I never have with Abaddon, we mainly seem to avoid chains and usually vouchers are for such establishments.