The Advice Diva: She mooched right through his wallet.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)

Dear Advice Diva:

I went out on this date with a girl I really thought I liked. I took her to dinner and wow, what a night.

I am not cheap, but she ordered so much food - two appetizers, a lobster entree, dessert _ plus a bottle of champagne and after-dinner drinks. Her portion of the bill was $200; mine was $60.

Am I being cheap, or did I get used a little? I don't even drink champagne.

_Joe

Dear Joe:

You're not being cheap and, yes, you probably got used. Not only is overordering as you described a breach of first-date protocol, but it's indicative of a self-centered person who does as she pleases without regard for others. …