Have you ever noticed, when two people of the opposite gender, go out to eat at someplace The serving person presents the cheque to whom? Is not the bill or cheque presented to the male member always or a majority of the time? Why? Food menu to her and drinks menu to him Why? We talk about equality, empowerment, etc. And still blind or okay to these silent gestures. Keep the cheque in centre of the table, and let us decide who pays!