The Naked Truth | ‘Foodie call’ trend: how people use dating apps to get a free meal – and how to spot a freeloader
- Apps have turned the dating scene into a dangerous arena where some people can get cheated out of love, money, or both, writes Luisa Tam
- But one pathetic trend, also known as ‘sneating’ (sneaky eating), is seeing people go on dates just to get a free meal
There are many reasons people go on dates: some are after companionship, some are searching for “the one”, while others find dating a source of enjoyment that helps establish self and social confidence.
Whatever the reason, dating can often be a fun experience, with the anticipation stirring up butterflies in the stomach. It is a healthy social interaction and can be a learning experience when both sides have a positive attitude to making their date interesting.
When we look at things positively, we often attract positive people and experiences. But sometimes dating can be anything but enjoyable. It can be scary and intimidating for some.
In the digital age, the prevalence of dating apps have more or less ruined the spontaneous nature of dating by making it too accessible, less romantic, and even uninspiring and meaningless.
With so many fish in the sea, people do not take dating so seriously. Sadly, it is human nature that when things are readily available and in abundance, we tend to forget their value. And at worst, some use the ample opportunity of meeting people through dating apps for no good.