earn basic respect. And if someone gives you something only because they expect something back, that’s not generosity. That’s a transaction.”
She never heard from Daniel again.
The invoice remained in her email, a strange reminder of one of the most revealing dates of her life.
Emily eventually met someone new. Their first date was simple: coffee, a long walk, and a conversation that lasted until the café closed.
When the bill arrived, they split it without awkwardness.
Neither person kept score. Neither expected a reward for being thoughtful.
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