Should I buy shots for the cute girls at the bar?
50%
Yes. But they’re just using you.
- Veronica Cheung, 24, from San Diego, CA
"Depends on how bad you want some of anything." - Gina Kim, 24, from San Diego, CA
"That's not fair. She may be into you. You'll know if she's using you. Buy her one and go from there." - Kate Sample, 31, from Chicago, IL
"Generosity is always nice. Just don't expect anything." - Grace Kang, 29, from Los Angeles, CA
"As long as you know what you're walking into." - Rosalind Sun, 23, from San Diego, CA
"It's a nice thing to do, but from the girl's perspective, they just want a free drink." - Kira Wilkinson, 27, from Washington, DC
"We appreciate it, but it won't always get you a number." - Mercedes Tahir, 23, from New York, NY
"Duh!" - Vanessa Jeong, 28, from San Leandro, CA
"It is what it is." - Alison Dichter, 31, from New York, NY
"They're not going to like you any more so know what you're getting into. But why not?" - Greta Eagan, 30, from New York, NY
"Girls love free drinks- sorry but it is true. Something may come of it..." - Ashley Woolley, 25, from Chicago, IL
"Hey, you asked!" - Claire Griffin, 28, from Charleston, SC
"As long as you know they're using you..." - Marisa Zupan, 27, from Brooklyn, NY
"Real women don't do shots." - Elise Stiller, 36, from Seaford, NY
"Party on!" - Luana Suciu, 25, from Boston, MA
"Get used to it." - Kate Bailey, 26, from Chicago, IL
"Probably shouldn't make it top-shelf." - Deborah Lau, 23, from La Jolla, CA
"You could be using them. Just do it and both of you guys will have a good time :)" - Wendy Liu, 23, from Alhambra, CA
"Free drinks, why not?" - Senait Mengstab, 30, from San Francisco, CA
"If you need the extra help, it will get you in for the convo..." - Allison Baxley, 29, from New York, NY
"Most of the time." - Emily Pelton, 29, from Brooklyn, NY
"Girls love free drinks—but you're most likely not getting anything out of it." - Stephanie Singer, 30, from New York, NY
"You never know what could happen." - Nadia Reiman, 28, from Brooklyn, NY
"Most of the time, at least. It's a case by case basis." - Becca Schepps, 29, from Brooklyn, NY
"But it never fails to try." - Paula L, 28, from Miami, Florida
"We love free drinks." - Katrina Robinson, 28, from Charleston, SC
"If they get drunk enough, they might want to do you." - Ann Dang, 24, from San Diego, CA
"Once in a while they're not just using you." - JoAnna Di Tullio, 24, from Boston, MA
"Not always using you, but it certainly happens." - Claire Watkins, 25, from Santa Cruz, CA
"Duh." - Amy S., 25, from Chicago, IL
"As long as everyone's on the same page..." - Grace Hsieh, 22, from San Diego, CA
"It's true. =(" - Jessica Barrutia, 24, from Chicago, IL
"It is a great way to get a conversation started." - Schuyler Pham, 24, from Brooklyn, NY
"Keep them coming! Try not to be the cheesy guy hitting on the girls, but the fun drinking buddy!" - Elizabeth Fenwick, 23, from Berkeley, CA
"We always like free drinks, but that doesn't mean you're going home with us." - Shelby Kovant, 25, from New York, NY
"I say this only because I sometimes AM the cute girl at the bar!" - Anne C, 24, from Miami, FL
"I've often found this to be true." - Tiffany Davis, 32, from San Diego, CA
"Don't count on it getting you anywhere, but it's worth a shot." - Lisa Miao, 27, from New York, NY
"But then again, one of them might actually like you." - Shelby Kovant, 25, from New York, NY
"I say this only because I sometimes AM the cute girl at the bar!" - Rachel U, 26, from New York, NY
"They may or may not talk to you after they take the shot, but the liquor is appreciated." - Jennifer Manghisi, 27, from New York, NY
"I sure am." - Francesca Lacuesta, 29, from Sacramento, CA
"Don't expect a girl to go home with you over a couple of drinks. This is what we do." - Jacquelyn Tillotson, 31, from Miami Beach, FL
"Focus on one girl but it's respectful to buy for all her friends." - Miki Taka, 27, from Columbus, OH
"It is true, they are probably using you but still worth the try." - Theresa G, 24, from San Francisco, CA
"So maybe we'll be using you, but at least we'll be nice while doing it!" - Dominique Vance, 23, from New York, NY
"Sure, have fun if you're single." - Dominique Vance, 23, from New York, NY
"Sure, have fun if you're single." - Kylan Conroy, 24, from Chicago, IL
"Yeah, but there is a good chance you might get something out of it!" - Erika Thomas, 25, from Miami, FL
"As long as you know that and don't try to persuade them otherwise." - Jennifer Beio, 26, from Chicago, IL
"I love the free shot. But I never ever talk to that guy. Creepo." - Johanna Beyenbach, 29, from New York, NY
"As long as you realize that." - Miana DeGardeyn, 33, from Chicago, IL
"There are exceptions to the rule, but usually this doesn't get you anywhere with girls you actually" - Genevieve Melzer, 27, from San Francisco, CA
"We love free shots but you won't get anything in return except a group of girls that think your a de" - Emily Woolf, 26, from Brooklyn, NY
"And no, do not go and talk to them afterwards." - Rachel U, 26, from New York, NY
"You probably won't get anything but a 'thanks,' but hey, you're doing your part for cute girls." - Kelly Kaems, 30, from Kew Gardens, NY
"It's fun, why not ya never know!" - Deeana Lowe-Chin, 24, from Miami, FL
"Some girls may actually want to converse after you show such a nice gesture but many will not." - Jennifer Manghisi, 27, from New York, NY
"I sure am." - Jolene R, 24, from San Francisco, CA
"Except no." - Christine Behrens, 24, from Oakland, CA
"If you have the cash and the time you can get some flirting in." - Dominique Jackson, 29, from Los Angeles, CA
"If you don't care that girls use you, you will attract girls who see how well you treat others." - Frankie Robinson, 36, from Chicago, IL
"So long you know where you stand (no expectations)." - Lauren McHenry, 26, from Dallas, TX
"You never know what could happen - probably nothing. But, if your willing, I bet they'll enjoy it." - Jessica G, 25, from Boca Raton, FL
"Again, first hand experience. Girls go out with the intention of not buying any drinks." - Elinor N, 23, from New York, NY
"If the girls are having a 'girls night,' that could be nice... but don't expect anything out of it." - Molly Millett, 23, from San Francisco, CA
"Give them one, but stop at one."
15%
No, that makes you a loser.
- Cat Davis, 25, from New York, NY
"Not shots, that's too frat boy. Buy her whatever drink she wants." - Jessica Angst, 23, from Palm Beach, FL
"The guy who buys the shots is usually the chump, but the man who sends the beautiful girl at the bar" - Danielle L, 26, from Chicago, IL
"Whoa, one girl at a time. And the classy thing is to buy someone a cocktail, not a shot." - Jackie Rivera, 25, from Miami, FL
"I'm never flattered by a guy wanting to get me more uninhibited." - Vida James, 28, from New York, NY
"Buy shots for your friends." - Britt Ancell, 26, from New York, NY
"I'll buy my own shots, and not be required to talk to you." - Kate Cohen, 27, from Syosset, NY
"It's not HS anymore." - Marianna Branda, 23, from Miami, FL
"Especially if you're with me!" - Brittany Caudle, 25, from New York, NY
"Don't be a show off, totally lame." - Jill Hanner, 34, from Astoria, NY
"Just don't do it." - Heather Callan, 25, from Chicago, IL
"Talk to them first. Don't send the wrong message with your first encounter." - Alicia Cohen, 37, from New York, NY
"I don't like to see girls do shots-it looks desperate. Have a cocktail like a lady.." - Yisell Muxo, 35, from Miami, FL
"Talk to them and then ask them if you can buy them a round of what they're drinking." - Nora Lahl, 31, from Milwaukee, WI
"Buy shots for everyone in the vicinity, you look generous instead of lecherous." - Ashley Becker, 26, from New York, NY and Miami, FL
"Shots make you look scummy. Drinks say, even if we don't talk, have a nice night!" - Doris Parker, 27, from Springfield, MA
"Cute girls get drinks bought for them frequently. Why encourage it?" - Vicky Chivy, 26, from San Diego, CA
"Haha, funny question..." - Shelly Kaplan, 28, from Chicago, IL
"Unless you are seriously thinking you are getting her #, don't waste your $" - Amber Sellers, 33, from Brooklyn, NY
"Order her another of what she is already drinking."
12%
No, they’re just using you.
- Sandy Tragos, 32, from Chicago, IL
"Girls can or should buy their own drinks." - Jessi Odenbach, 28, from Chicago, IL
"It's soo cheesy." - Renee Lucas, 30, from New York, NY
"Most girls will take the shot and move on." - Priya Massand, 30, from Flushing, NY
"Guys need to find more interesting ways of getting a girl's attention!" - Vicky Kuo, 24, from San Diego, CA
"You should be buying them for me. Unless i ask you to buy it for another girl, don't." - Ashley Hayes, 24, from Los Angeles, CA
"If you want to waste money, go for it." - Samantha Conniff, 24, from Brooklyn, NY
"Try a drink and some conversation." - Sarah Conrad, 27, from New York, NY
"A group of girls asks you to buy them anything, they are using you." - Jenna E, 32, from Davenport, IA
"Tooooootally just using you." - Anna Bykova, 23, from San Francisco, CA
"You can buy just for one of them." - Ashley Potter, 26, from Milwaukee, WI
"Save your dollars to buy one pretty lady a beverage." - Sara Jagodzinski, 24, from Carol Stream, IL
"Find someone you find interesting and talk first, then maybe buy her a drink." - Susie Jones, 29, from Naples, Fl
"Only if you are looking to date. Shots for 5 hot girls lands you no dates and a big bar tab." - Vicky K, 25, from Chino Hills, CA
"Only if it's me." - Rebecca Nashleanas, 25, from Los Angeles, CA
"When you buy shots it tells girls that you are trying to get with them. In the end: lose-lose." - Mekalia Reid, 27, from New York, NY
"That's corny."
23%
Yes, it’s the nice thing to do.
- Tiffany Clarke, 25, from richmond, ca
"Make sure she's interested first." - Aja Bernard, 27, from Brooklyn, NY
"The drunker, the better." - Julienne Irons, 27, from Los Angeles, CA
"If you are interested in one or more of them I say go for it!" - Nicole Laws, 30, from Fort Lauderdale, FL
"It's nice, but ask if the girls want it first." - Christina Johnson, 31, from New York, NY
"Girls love free drinks." - Jen Gsell, 29, from Reston, VA
"But she might be using you after that." - Carly Twisselman, 25, from Los Angeles, CA
"If you see a girl, and you wanna buy her a drink, DO IT! It will only lead to positive feedback." - Maya Calaway, 24, from Boston, MA
"It's all good fun." - Sara Koch, 30, from Youngstown, OH
"Just don't be a creep about it." - Lucy Malcolm, 26, from New York, NY
"Don't just buy shots for the girls you've been eyeing, but haven't said a word to." - Erika San Miguel, 32, from Larkspur, CA
"Only if you want." - Shannon Harknett, 24, from New Orleans, LA
"But it's annoying to feel like you have to socialize far awhile after the fact." - Rosie Dehoyos, 29, from Dallas, TX
"Make sure it's your idea & not hers." - Whitney R, 25, from Princeton, NJ
"Don't assume anything will happen, though." - Kristin Castro, 24, from San Francisco, CA
"I always apprecite it..." - Laura Lefkowitz, 35, from New York, NY
"But don't be mad if the cute girls don't want to take the shots!" - Justine Bour, 26, from Chicago, IL
"It's polite to buy girls drinks. It shows manners and that you aren't uptight about money." - Sherika Mair, 29, from West Palm Beach, FL
"It's an easy way to start conversation and get numbers." - Kelly Magsayo, 23, from La Jolla, CA
"...but they're still just using you." - Amy Liu, 23, from San Diego, CA
"They could be using you but it's a nice thing to do and flatter girls that aren't cute as well. haha" - Regina Melzer, 32, from Los Angeles, CA
"Go forward with generosity!" - Krissy P, 25, from NJ
"Why not?" - Angela H, 0, from North, CA
"Chivalry is NOT dead!" - Kate DAlleva, 25, from Morristown, NJ
"But don't go expecting one to jump right in your pants." - Pienby Laurence, 25, from Jersey City, NJ
"They uses you for free drinks. You use free drinks to try to get with them. It's a social contract." - Karoline D'Angola, 24, from Bernardsville, NJ
"You never know if you could hit it off with one of the wonderful ladies." - Kimone Campbell, 27, from Palm Beach, FL
"way to get number" - Monique Lewis, 31, from New York, NY
"I've done it for guys." - Karoline D'Angola, 24, from Bernardsville, NJ
"You never know if you could hit it off with one of the wonderful ladies." - Nancy Spruiell, 43, from New York, NY
"They will appreciate it, but don't expect anything from it except sincere thanks."