The Great Coffee Date Debate: Woman's Rejection Ignites Online Firestorm Over Dating Expectations

"Coffee Date" Debate Ignites Online Discussion on Modern Dating Norms. A recent social media video has sparked a lively debate across platforms regarding the expectations surrounding first dates. The video, posted by user @ashleiwithani, features a woman explaining her decision to decline a coffee date, asserting, "Coffee dates = no for me." She then showcases a full meal she purchased for herself at McAlister's, including a croissant, a grilled chicken sandwich, broccoli cheddar soup, and a Dr. Pepper, totaling under $25, implying her preference for a more substantial outing. The video has garnered significant attention, with many users weighing in on the appropriateness of coffee dates. Some commenters supported the woman's stance, with one user stating, "I agree with you, coffee date like how?" Others defended coffee dates as a practical "vibe check." One comment read, "Coffee dates are an amazing vibe check... Because if a woman turns you down for a coffee date and makes a video like this, he's telling you. She never likes you anyway. Win, win❤️." Another user shared a common practice, "I always tell my nephew to take ladies on a coffee date just to get a vibe prior to spending big money on a dinner date." The discussion highlights a growing divergence in dating expectations, with some prioritizing efficiency and low-commitment initial meetings, while others seek a more traditional and substantial first impression. The video serves as a snapshot of these evolving dynamics in the digital age.

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In Defense of the Coffee Date

On TikTok, a debate’s broken out about whether this sort of date is worth anyone’s time. Here’s why I’m so pro.