I think the person who initiates the date can pay, but in reality I think it is the man who pays more often than not. I think "equality" is a crock. Our society still expects the man to be the dominant partner in a relationship and the provider. Even though women are now in the workforce in unprecedented numbers, the societal roles haven't really caught up with that situation.
Of course, I've been off the market for nearly 20 years now, so my perspective may be out of date.
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