To “Go Dutch” has nothing to do with traveling to the Netherlands, or buying Dutch paraphernalia. When you’re out on a date with that special someone you’ve met on a local chat line via Talk 121, if you decide to split the check when it comes to the table, that is known as going Dutch. While tradition sometimes dictates that a man take the check, some women appreciate going Dutch because it gives each member of the couple equal power, and makes it so that everything feels even. Some traditionalists don’t appreciate going Dutch, but going Dutch once in awhile isn’t a terrible thing, especially for hard working daters who might be more economy minded.
