How to Ask Someone on a Date
Whether the other person is interested or not, you'll never know unless you ask. So gather up all your courage and follow these steps.
- Difficulty:
- Easy
Instructions
Things You'll Need
- Answering Machines
- Telephones
- Dinner Reservations
- Museum Tickets
- In-line Skates
- Mountain Bikes
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Introduce yourself to that person you've been admiring from afar.
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Get the person's telephone number, or tell a common friend you would like the number.
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Call. Choose a time that is not intrusive. Call when you are comfortable doing so, regardless of what your friends might say about the right time to call.
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Reintroduce yourself once you're on the phone by saying something like, "Hey, it's Shirley. We met at the drag strip."
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Using as little pretense as possible (ideally none), ask the person if he or she would like to get together for a cup of coffee or do something similarly casual. If you are politely refused, take the hint and get off the phone.
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Meet casually for a brief time - half an hour or so. If that goes well, suggest a more formal date, such as lunch.
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Go on the more formal date.
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Tips & Warnings
Besides getting a cup of coffee, some of the best ideas for a date are the things you love to do the most, such as going to an art museum or getting muddy on a mountain bike ride. This gives the other person a chance to get to know more about your personality.
Humor is often the best remedy for rejection. Congratulate yourself for trying and move on.
Going to see a movie is not a very good idea for a date; it shows a lack of creativity and does not allow the two of you to spend much time talking.
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Comments
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Jami Sawyer
Aug 03, 2009
Ok not to be rude but the first time I go on a date ( i am married now) but I would never EVER want to go mountain bike riding or anything I consider a workout or exercise, not that I don't enjoy it. I think looking your best and giving a good first impression is paramount, and shame on you for knocking movies sometimes you can bond over a favorite interest and it always gives you something to discuss if you plan it so that you have dinner afterwards. -
prncessknwitall
Jul 27, 2009
i wish i culd just as sumone on a date, but i need help telling the person i like them.. -
Coach4U
Jul 23, 2009
Oh to be 16 again, no thanks. How to ask someone on a date is some good advice. -
mypiratehat
Jun 24, 2009
Taking the initiative helps. -
Elina UK
Jun 04, 2009
Interesting Article