Booty Calls Are Old News: “Foodie Calls” Are the New Dating Trend, and They’re Costing More

A 'foodie call', accepting a date mainly for a free meal, appears common: a DatingAdvice survey of 1,016 U.S. adults found 30% have accepted dates primarily for free food or drinks. Women reported 32% versus 26% for men; Gen Z and younger millennials led at 32%, while 26% of those 65+ also admitted doing so.