I hope it’s clear by now that I really like coupons. Actually — LOVE. I love coupons.
I was talking deals Wednesday with Sarah Mock from HowIPinchAPenny.com, when I had a thought. When are coupons not cool?
I could think of one possible situation:
You’re out on a dinner date with the man of your dreams. He’s nice, polite, and handsome. You’re hoping to snag a kiss by the end of the night. He calls for the check, and you’re gazing sappily into his eyes. He’s perfect.
Then, he throws you a curveball. A tiny paper reading “buy one get one free entrée” or “10 percent off” emerges from his wallet (or, along similar lines, a gift card).
It’s a coupon. And it’s kind of awkward. Personally, I think I’d take it in stride. Maybe he’s smart, thrifty and good at planning ahead.
Other women might question his financial stability. Is he cheap? Will he be able to take care of me?
On that note, I ask you, when it comes to deals and dating are coupons sexy or stingy?
No way. If it’s your first date and he pulls out the “buy one, get one free” chicken dinner special coupon, you might have found Mr. Cheap instead of Mr. Right. He probably picked the restaurant because of the coupon.
I don’t find them all that bad. The nicer restaurants don’t offer too many discounts anyway. I’m not taking my (now) wife to Chilli’s or to the local buy one/get one diner anyway. It’s not about the cost of a date that makes the date impressionable. Even if I did use a coupon I would present it in a simple and discrete way so not as to make a big deal out of receiving a discount.
That’s the spirit, Bob!
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On another note, what’s wrong with Chili’s
When I was little my dad use to hand me a coupon when we went to a fast food joint and make me stand in a separate line, cause you can’t use two coupons together. He also had the exact total figured out down to the penny, so I had my coupon and my exact change ready to hand to the cashier. I was embarrassed then, but now I’m the one handing out the extra coupons to my family members to get the biggest savings!
Nothing wrong with Chilli’s but it’s not a date at Chilli’s it’s just going out for dinner.
Hmmmm. Could someone please explain the difference between “just going out to dinner” and a “date.” Assume this is boy taking girl–or some combination to make a couple.
If a guy taking a girl out to dinner is not a date, then what does a date consist of? Or do I really want to know!
I’m so excited about all the feedback on this post!
Jo — As for the difference, I’m not entirely sure how to explain. I think it’s just something you know from instincts.
It does have a lot to do with where a guy picks to go (ie — meeting at Chili’s might be considered less of a date than meeting at one of the more expensive, non-chain places downtown). Also, if he’s being flirty and offers to pick up the bill at the end, it’s usually a “date,” in my opinion.
Ah, but by saying “meeting” at Chili’s (or wherever) changes the game, doesn’t it? You may be right–instinct matters–in 2011. In my day–a very long time ago–boy & girl didn’t “meet.” Boy picked up girl at her residence and boy deposited her back home afterwards. Yeah, I know, those days are long gone!
Jo –
You’re absolutely right. I’d say that a guy picking you up — which absolutely still happens — definitely solidifies the fact that it’s a date. Although, I’d have to say, unfortunately, that my generation (I’m 23) does that less and less. It kind of muddies the waters when you’re trying to figure out if a guy likes you or not.
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