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'Foodie Call': Nearly A Third Of Women Have Gone On Dates Just For Free Food, Survey Finds

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — A coffee shop is a popular pick for couples going out on a first date. Yet, there are others who like to meet over a big, fancy dinner. And it turns out a surprising number of women only date for the free food.

There are few things more awkward than sitting through a dinner date with someone you're really not interested in. But according to a new study, it seems that sometimes, a girl has gotta eat.

As if the familiar term booty call wasn't cringe-worthy enough, a new expression has been coined to describe a person who chooses to go on a date with the sole purpose of getting a free meal — say hello to the "foodie call."

Read more at philadelphia.cbslocal.com.

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