For Type A arrangements, when do you discuss the allowance? At the first meeting, is it just transportation expenses?

For Type A arrangements, isn’t the allowance non-negotiable? I thought discussing the allowance only applied when there’s an adult relationship (intimate) involved… The allowance for the first meeting is set at ¥5,000–¥10,000. (For long-distance meetings, it’s negotiable.)

With Type A arrangements, I never brought up the allowance. For both men and women, even in an allowance-based relationship, I think it really depends on the person whether they prioritize the allowance and an adult relationship (intimate), or the dating aspect—regardless of the type. I think it’s a good idea to have your own 기준, such as being okay with one or more, or two or more, or three or more. It’s fine for the woman to bring it up herself—if your expectations don’t align, you can both end the pointless arrangement that same day. You can also leave it up to the man, and there may be cases where you interpret things differently from the allowance arrangement... I also think it’s perfectly reasonable to set your standards based on things other than the allowance. Also, even with types other than Type A, if the relationship itself carries some weight, I think finalizing the allowance before you’ve had a chance to build trust can have both advantages and disadvantages—unless you immediately click and feel comfortable discussing anything from the very first day.

The first meeting usually lasts about two hours, and you’ll receive transportation costs only. After that, you’re free to extend the date, so discuss the allowance and, if you agree on the terms, receive the allowance and extend the date. Even if the first meeting is going to be first-meeting-only, you should still confirm the allowance, since you won’t be able to decide whether to meet a second time otherwise. It’s best to bring it up toward the end of the first meeting. (Though I feel the man should be considerate enough to bring it up himself.)

It varies from person to person and depends on the circumstances. For the first meeting, I think it’s best not to expect anything beyond the transportation allowance provided under the club’s rules.