He asked me out to dinner and then we split the bill
I went on a second date with a man that I met on app. He is not quite my physical type but he has a great personality and is very successful. We have great banter. He asked me out to dinner and chose the restaurant.
The bill came and he didn’t grab it. Perhaps this is because he is European (British) and the bill / restaurant culture is a bit different there. It was obvious our server wanted us to leave. He finally glances and the bill and is taking time to look at it so I go “do you want to split?” He said no.
Moments later the waiter comes to us and hands him the machine to pay and he says out loud “oh I think they split it already.” He pays and then the server waits for me to pull out my card and pay. I was so taken aback. This man is in private equity with very impressive credentials and the financial difference between us is vast. I am so turned off that he did not say something to the waiter or just double tapped. My half of the bill was very expensive.
I felt my heart sank in that moment and all my excitement disappeared. I’m not entirely sure if this was a social brain fart on his end and I should give him more grace ?
A man splitting the bill or not being generous is the kiss of death to me. We haven’t spoken since (been 2 days) and he is traveling for work so maybe I’ll never hear or see him again but it was honestly so disappointing.