How can this be done without coming off as being cheap? I'm not cheap, but after learning the game, its obviously better to get her to invest as much she possibly can in you.

So the bill comes and the waiter leaves it on the table.. what are my options?

Why have you go to the dinner?
Couldn't you find less expensive idea for a day 2?

I found that day 2 should be as "light" as possible, then girl and you can be really comfortable. No matter how much money do you (or she) have, I think it is always better to go to several bars for beer/drink/tea etc. (change location) or/and for a walk. Or, possibly even better, but haven't tried it yet - do sth unusual, as Badboy says.

Dinner is heavy thing - it may turn to weird situation, better hope that she will want at least to pay for her - which is very possible.

Oh I agree, what I meant was anywhere that we go whether, it even be as small as coffee or whatever, how do I get HER to pay? Or it could be as big as tickets for some exciting event that I know of... know what I mean?

If this is sth small, ie beer, you can buy it first. Then, when you both want more, say "Hey, now it is your turn" and make her go and bring beer to you. Taking from her money is a bit awkward for me, so I always try to make her to move her ass and wait Therefore, she can see that you are not sime kind of ass-kisser. But some girls will not go.

Also, remember it is a date, so you don't have to push "I am the prize" attitude to the extremum, cause you may come as jerk. Especially when you will be on next dates and you know that she has little money, it is kind to buy beer or sth for her. You are already interested in each other, it is sometimes better to pay for her than have awkward situation like "You don't have money, you don't get a drink".
But be shure to remind her "Now your turn to pay" etc from time to time.

Another thing is small games. 5 questions etc... the one who loose is paying for sth. But do not always win!

This applies to non-expensive things.

When it comes to tickets for concert or dinner, you should both decide before event. And I would avoid such dilemmas on early dates. Keep it light and fun.

You should do something where you pick up the check for one thing and have her pay for the other.

Example: "Hey I got this, but you can pay for the ice cream"

That way you dont come off as an ass or a "nice guy"

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