How to Ask a Girl to Homecoming

Asking a girl to the homecoming dance for the first time can be stressful, but if you stay cool, confident and casual she will most likely accept your invitation. Follow these simple steps and you'll be on your way to snagging that date of your dreams.

Instructions

1. Choose a girl that knows you fairly well and shares some common interests with you. Maybe you both are into the same music, art, extracurricular activities or sit by each other in a couple of classes.

2. Find out if the girl already has a date. You can either ask her or find out through friends. If you decide to ask this special someone, act casual and simply bring up the dance while making small talk. You may say something like, "So, which lucky guy will be taking you to the dance?" If you ask one of her friends, keep in mind the friend may report this question to your homecoming prospect, so be sly in the approach.

3. Determine a private place to ask her where you are alone. This location should not be suspicious. It can be a simple as catching her at her locker at the end of the day. Avoid intimidating situations such as asking in front of her friends.

4. Approach her with confidence, and remain calm. Although you may just want to blurt out the question, it is important to speak slowly. Most importantly, be yourself. She will see right though an act.

5. Engage in some small talk before you ask her. If you can make her laugh about something before you pop the question, this will take some tension out of the air.

6. Ask casually, "If you are interested, I would like to ask you to the homecoming dance." No matter how you say it, the key is to keep it short and relaxed. If she accepts, simply say "great" and tell her that you will talk to her more about all the details over the next few days. If she declines, do not ask her why she refused. Just say, "Oh, alright. That's cool. Talk to you later."

Tips & Warnings

• There is no need to make this a big production. Remember to remain cool, confident and casual, and most likely you will be dancing the night away with this young lady.