① In response to the question, “Do you think it’s ungentlemanly to give someone only the minimum ¥5,000 for transportation because the date wasn’t enjoyable at all or because you found their words or attitude unpleasant?”

I’m Saito, a columnist. ♪ Thank you, “the gentleman with the intense papa-katsu story.” ↑ That’s so kind of you… lol About this— I do this pretty often, but it doesn’t really lead to anything. lol I just thought it would be interesting. There was one woman who, when we had a fight, deliberately left the entire allowance in the room before leaving. Women like that really impress me… They’re giving it their all. I found it endearing. (In the end, she broke up with me then, but I still think about her… lol) I assumed she asked because she thought, “Giving him 5,000 yen might make him even more uncomfortable, but at least it’s not technically bad manners…” But I felt that doing something predictable would just be a waste of time. (↑ I absolutely don’t mean that in a negative way…) Rather than simply listening to what other people say without trying anything yourself, why not think, “Hmm… maybe I’ll try going against the expected approach”? I think you’ll be able to take part in the conversation more meaningfully after giving it a try, and it’s fun too. That’s basically my answer. P.S. If this experience broadens your outlook by giving you options like “going against the expected approach” and “taking people by surprise,” and you apply that at work and end up doubling—or even multiplying by ten—your income, I think you’ll look back fondly on the days when you were worried about 5,000 yen. Sorry for sounding presumptuous…