dinner whores?

[dirtylibrarian]

Did anyone see this article in Salon the other day? Part of me is revolted by the idea that a woman can't go out to dinner without being expected something in return, without being seen as a user. But most of me just thinks, a nice, free dinner and conversation, with no expectations...sign me up! I've even considered putting out a personal looking for exactly this sort of thing. My company and shiny conversation in exchange for food. And you get to watch me enjoy it. Shouldn't that be enticing enough?