Most women would not go on a second date with a guy who earns less

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However men were less concerned with cash - as 96 per cent of them told researchers they were not bothered if they female date was a bigger earning high-flyer.

Sixty per cent of the 2,000 women surveyed by London dating app The Inner Circle admitted refusing a second date with a guy - after finding he had a lower salary than them.

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When it comes to going Dutch, 75 per cent of women admitted offering to pay towards a first date meal.

I may be from the Netherlands, but I would never 'go dutch' on a date. It's just not the done thing where I am from

But only half of men looking for love said they expected the offer to split the expense from their female date.

And men that do suggest 'going halves' may be doing it at their own risk, the independent research uncovered.

As 41 per cent of women admitted they would definitely refuse a second date with a man if he "expected them" to also chip in for the restaurant bill.

David Vermeulen, the founder of The Inner Circle - an invitation-only dating site - said: "The moment the bill arrives on a first date can always be a very tricky situation.

"I may be from the Netherlands, but I would never 'go dutch' on a date. It's just not the done thing where I am from.