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Some cultures and some families just feel like a girl should never pay. In the US I know two girls whom their mother told them a girl should never pay.

I would just approach her about going dutch before you leave for the meal or drinks to avoid an awkward situation at the table. I think it could be as simple as "Would you mind going dutch?" Don't even say "dutch tonight" - put dutch on the table.

I would not give your reasons or try to present a case. She is going to go along or not.

Some cultures and some families just feel like a girl should never pay. In the US I know two girls whom their mother told them a girl should never pay.

I would just approach her about going dutch before you leave for the meal or drinks to avoid an awkward situation at the table. I think it could be as simple as "Would you mind going dutch?" Don't even say "dutch tonight" - put dutch on the table.

I would not give your reasons or try to present a case. She is going to go along or not.

Not a great answer but looks like this is going to get closed.

Some cultures and some families just feel like a girl should never pay. In the US I know two girls whom their mother told them a girl should never pay.

I would just approach her about going dutch before you leave for the meal or drinks to avoid an awkward situation at the table. I think it could be as simple as "Would you mind going dutch?" Don't even say "dutch tonight" - put dutch on the table.

I would not give your reasons or try to present a case. She is going to go along or not.

Not a great answer but looks like the question is going to get closed.

Some cultures and some families just feel like a girl should never pay. In the US I know two girls whom their mother told them a girl should never pay.

I would just approach her about going dutch before you leave for the meal or drinks to avoid an awkward situation at the table. I think it could be as simple as "Would you mind going dutch?" Don't even say "dutch tonight" - put dutch on the table.

I would not give your reasons or try to present a case. She is going to go along or not.