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Dating can be expensive. People who survive and thrive in a recession are those who learn to adapt and minimize costs. Here are some great ways to cut the costs of dating without cheapening the experience for your date.

1. Set an Inexpensive Tone

You can set an inexpensive tone for your date through your dress and through your attitude. Sweatpants and no shirt will signal that you’re feeling thrifty. If that’s too casual, then throw on a bow tie or your most formal pair of Crocs.

2. Verbally Establish Chances for Sex at Start of Date

It’s not rude to ask what the chances are that your date will result in sex during a recession. This will give you a better gauge of how much money you should spend and whether or not you should save your money for other dates. Try cracking the window as you’re pulling up to your date and asking them while keeping the doors locked. If they get angry then you can just be like “Sorry! I have to be frugal right now.” as you drive away.

3. Ask Your Date to Drive

Asking your date to drive is empowering for them and will make them feel like they are in charge. If they insist that you drive, don’t be afraid to ask for gas money at the end of the night. You can also plan activities that are close to your date’s house so you don’t burn too much gas - “What do you think about eating at your next door neighbor’s?”

4. Bring a Calculator with You to Dinner

Bringing a calculator with you to dinner is a good way to make sure that the costs of the dinner don’t spiral out of control. Keep the calculator on the table and begin to furiously type on it and grunt if your date asks your server about the specials.

5. Bring Your Own Food

Packing a dinner before going to a restaurant is a great way to save money. Let the server know that you’ve brought your own food and you won’t be needing menus. If they get an attitude, then offer to let them bring your food to you from the kitchen as if you’ve ordered it.

6. Ask Other Diners If They Are Done

Many times other diners will become full and still have a lot of food left on their plates. If they’ve ordered something that you think you’d enjoy, then definitely send the menus back and just grab their plate. If they’re like “Hey, I’m not done eating!” just be like “Okay, I’ll tell your server” and then walk away with their plate.

How do you cut dating costs? Do you eat off other peoples plates? Let us know!

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