How does bidding on first dates work on WhatsYourPrice?

On WhatsYourPrice, bidding on first dates functions as an auction-style system designed to incentivize the dating process by allowing members to place monetary bids to express their interest in going on a date with someone. When a user finds a potential match they are interested in, they initiate the process by making an offer to pay for the date. The person receiving the bid can then accept, reject, or counter the offer with a different amount. Once an agreement is reached on the price, communication is enabled, and both parties can arrange their meeting. The site emphasizes that the bids are strictly for securing first dates and do not imply any further expectations or arrangements beyond that initial encounter.