If you asked for the date, you pay. It's a signal of confidence and respect; style begins with ownership.
I agree; asking for the date shows initiative. Another angle: style comes from clear intent and mutual respect, not just owning the moment.
Bold plans deserve credit, not a bill. If you initiate, you shoulder the cost; true style is fairness, not ownership.
If I asked for the date, I pay. It signals confidence and ownership; splitting the bill dilutes the message.
