YAGT: Using gift cards on dates

[txrandom]

I got a ton of Starbucks cards that I've gotten from birthdays, holidays, etc. Will I look like a cheapskate if I use them on dates?

 

[intogamer]

yes

 

[MercenaryForHire]

Originally posted by: intogamer
yes

 

[txrandom]

What do I do with these damn cards then? Starbucks sucks.

 

[rgwalt]

First dates? I probably wouldn't. If you've been on a few dates with a given girl, then I probably would.

R

 

[Bootprint]

No, use them. But remember to hand her one for free sex later in the evening.

 

[Lonyo]

repost!

 

[GoingUp]

Originally posted by: rgwalt
First dates? I probably wouldn't. If you've been on a few dates with a given girl, then I probably would.

R

 

[Ramma2]

Originally posted by: txrandom
What do I do with these damn cards then? Starbucks sucks.

Sell them on ebay for real dollars.

 

[jlee]

Why does it matter?

<-- natural cheapskate, I guess

 

[msi1337]

when my wife and I were first dating she said that I wasn't allowed to use coupons at restaurants.. (you know those books they sell every year)...

now that I am married its a diff story!

 

[hypn0tik]

I'd use them. Being a student and all my budget is very limited. Every dollar saved = more booze. If she bitches about using gift cards then she'll probably be a huge pain later on down the road.

 

[jlee]

Originally posted by: msi1337
when my wife and I were first dating she said that I wasn't allowed to use coupons at restaurants.. (you know those books they sell every year)...

now that I am married its a diff story!

Not allowed to save money?
.

Originally posted by: hypn0tik
If she bitches about using gift cards then she'll probably be a huge pain later on down the road.

:thumbsup:

 

[badmouse]

You take a date to starbucks?

 

[ViviTheMage]

repost

 

[JS80]

i would think the person is an idiot if they don't use it.

 

[Injury]

Originally posted by: msi1337
when my wife and I were first dating she said that I wasn't allowed to use coupons at restaurants.. (you know those books they sell every year)...

now that I am married its a diff story!

Coupons are not the same as gift cards. Gift cards at the equivlent of cash whenever you are at the place named on the card. Coupons would be a bad impression on a first date, but not a gift card.

If you're that worried then don't use it, but like hypn0tik said, if that's a problem then she's probably a pain in the ass. Tell her that her pricey ass can spring for dinner if it's a problem and walk out.

Originally posted by: badmouse
You take a date to starbucks?

Ever want to make a date last a little longer? Take her to a coffee shop. Get some coffee in her then she can't bitch about being tired...


(and the obligitory)

... then you can suggest some things to do when you are up all night.

 

[badmouse]

Originally posted by: Injury
Ever want to make a date last a little longer? Take her to a coffee shop. Get some coffee in her then she can't bitch about being tired...


(and the obligitory)

... then you can suggest some things to do when you are up all night.

That makes sense.

I was a little worried about spending the entire date at Starbucks.

 

[Injury]

Originally posted by: badmouse

Originally posted by: Injury
Ever want to make a date last a little longer? Take her to a coffee shop. Get some coffee in her then she can't bitch about being tired...


(and the obligitory)

... then you can suggest some things to do when you are up all night.

That makes sense.

I was a little worried about spending the entire date at Starbucks.

I've also heard of blind dates meeting at coffee shops for just a cup of coffee, that way if they get a bad vibe they don't waste a night being creeped out.

 

[Skeeedunt]

Originally posted by: CadetLee
Not allowed to save money?
.

Originally posted by: hypn0tik
If she bitches about using gift cards then she'll probably be a huge pain later on down the road.

:thumbsup:

Sure, if she has the nerve to actually say something, consider yourself lucky you found out so early you'd be better off without her.

On the other had, if she keeps quiet, you risk rubbing her the wrong way with your mild cheapishness. It's not about showing her how loaded you are, rather about sending the message, "here, let me treat you to something", not "here's something you're only getting because someone gave it to me for free".

 

[BD2003]

Originally posted by: txrandom
I got a ton of Starbucks cards that I've gotten from birthdays, holidays, etc. Will I look like a cheapskate if I use them on dates?

Hell, if I had them, I'd use them. In fact, I cant believe I never thought of it.

Any girl that would look down on you using a gift card is probably not a keeper. It means she's more concerned with whats in your wallet than the actual content of the date. Sounds like an easy way to filter them out.

 

[Injury]

Originally posted by: Skeeedunt

Originally posted by: CadetLee
Not allowed to save money?
.

Originally posted by: hypn0tik
If she bitches about using gift cards then she'll probably be a huge pain later on down the road.

:thumbsup:

Sure, if she has the nerve to actually say something, consider yourself lucky you found out so early you'd be better off without her.

On the other had, if she keeps quiet, you risk rubbing her the wrong way with your mild cheapishness. It's not about showing her how loaded you are, rather about sending the message, "here, let me treat you to something", not "here's something you're only getting because someone gave it to me for free".

Now that's a bit of a logical falacy, regardless of if that's just your thought or what a girl thought.

 

[ebaycj]

Originally posted by: badmouse
You take a date to starbucks?

At least he doesn't puke on clients.

 

[ebaycj]

Originally posted by: Injury

Originally posted by: Skeeedunt

Originally posted by: CadetLee
Not allowed to save money?
.

Originally posted by: hypn0tik
If she bitches about using gift cards then she'll probably be a huge pain later on down the road.

:thumbsup:

Sure, if she has the nerve to actually say something, consider yourself lucky you found out so early you'd be better off without her.

On the other had, if she keeps quiet, you risk rubbing her the wrong way with your mild cheapishness. It's not about showing her how loaded you are, rather about sending the message, "here, let me treat you to something", not "here's something you're only getting because someone gave it to me for free".

Now that's a bit of a logical falacy, regardless of if that's just your thought or what a girl thought.

I think he meant this..


On the other had, if she keeps quiet, you risk rubbing her the wrong way with your mild cheapishness. It's not about showing her how loaded you are, rather about sending the message, "here, let me treat you to a coffee", not "here, let me re-gift you a coffee".

 

[badmouse]

Originally posted by: ebaycj

Originally posted by: badmouse
You take a date to starbucks?

At least he doesn't puke on clients.

Ya got me there!

Hope he has better luck with dates than I do at meetings :beer: