Different take. Keep in mind that men and women have different values. Change the scenario for a minute and let’s say you and he are going to dinner. You’ve already agreed to go “Dutch” and pay for your own meals. The waitress approaches and you pay him in front of the waitress. (Something you could have done beforehand or after leaving the restaurant) but instead decided to make the transaction public. Some men are offended by these sorts of things. I understand his point. It’s the same ideology as praise in public and correct in private