[originaltext] In Sweden and Norway, the practice of splitting the bill in r

In Sweden and Norway, the practice of splitting the bill in restaurants is common. In a courtship situation where both parts have a similar financial standing, the traditional custom of the man always paying in restaurants has largely fallen out of use and is considered old fashioned. Generally, a romantic couple will take turns paying the bill or split it. In most of Northern and Central Europe, the practice of splitting the bill is common.(19)On a dinner date, the man may pay the bill as way of overtly stating that he views this as a romantic situation and that he has some hopes or expectations for a future development. Some women object to this or even find it offensive. Younger urban women especially tend not to accept men paying for them: or will in turn insist to pay for the next dinner or drink.(20)In South European Countries such as Italy, Portugal, Greece or Turkey, it is rather uncommon for locals to have separate bills, sometimes even regarded as rude, especially when in larger groups. But in urban areas or places this has been changed over the last decades.(21)In Middle Eastern cultures, going Dutch is judged to be extremely rude. Traditions of hospitality play a great part in who pays, therefore an invitation will be given only when the host feels he or she is able to afford the expenses of all.
19. In Northern Europe, what will a man do on a dinner date?
20. In which country it is uncommon to have separate bills?
21. What can we learn about the Middle Eastern cultures?