Depends. On one first date my date paid the bill. But the next date I returned the favor. For I knew I wouldn't date him again. So we where 'even' at the end. I couldn't let him pay, knowing I was going to tell him I had no furhter plans.
On a blind date, my date suggested to 'go Dutch' for he was almost out of money. And here comes the providing arguement. If a guy isn't able to provide one simple meal for me. (just a pizza) it gives me a very bad impression about his spending pattern...