Search Results: asking questions on a date

I saw that a guy on GaG was outraged that a girl asked “you’re gonna pay, right?” She said this before picking out an item on the menu. He said yes and kept his word. He says that the cost wasn't really a big deal, but I feel like it definitely adds to why he was upset. It was $27 for a steak by the way. Many people didn't think there was anything wrong with that and I personally thought it was even more considerate that she didn't just assume, but many people disagreed as well. You can debate that all you want, and I'll have a link to the question here:
Girl asked, “you’re gonna pay, right?” while ordering at a restaurant then proceeded to order a $27 dollar steak after I told her yes. What the hell?

I do think it's a little out of the ordinary to ask but anyways I'm not asking about that specific situation. I just want to know what you think about in general between these options.

Please be honest and feel free to comment on this matter.

If you'd never in your life ask anyone out on a date but would accept, then please comment the mindset you'd have and/or the mindset you'd like your date to have in regards paying the bill.