My goodness I really appreciate the ladies that do go out to eat with me. I pay the way and certainly would not expect to subtract the costs from the session. They are using their time they could spend elsewhere. It demonstrates at least some level of comfort and friendship. I generally offer. Mostly I get polite no thanks. I just eat alone and remember how nice the lady was and wish she were here.
I think its better to keep things simple,CL shoes are a great gift idea but its not the same as liquid cash,If you can afford CL shoes then you can afford a 2HR session +a CL shoe as a gift...Idk...simple me,but just my .2 cents
As for dinner dates,(off the clock) is fine with me,why pass up a good time!