Tips for Asking a Guy Out

You might feel scared, intimidated, or shy about asking a guy out, but there’s no need to worry — plenty of girls do it! Because guys usually handle the burden of starting dates and pursuing girls, it’s flattering and relaxing when girls ask them out. Here’s how to pull it off.

1. Put yourself in the right place at the right time. But you don’t want to seem like a freak or a stalker. Get to know him a little bit, but don’t friend zone him; that would be bad. It’s best to ask someone out in person rather than by email, text or crumpled note. Otherwise, he may think it’s a joke or not take you seriously. Make sure you have an opportunity to walk into him in a casual, low-pressure setting. It might be in the hallway, at the water fountain, on a sports field after practice, or wherever else you usually see him.
2. Get confident. This might be the most intimidating step for some people, but it’s important. Confidence when you ask him out will frame both you and the date in an attractive, appealing way. 
3. Flirt a little. Send small signals that you’re interested so that he’s not completely surprised when you ask him out. It could be as simple as making eye contact and smiling, or a prolonged flirt session over text.
4. Have a date in mind. If it’s your first time asking this guy out (or asking anyone), you’ll be a lot more confident if you invite him to a specific activity. It spares you the stress of coming up with something to do while you’re on the actual date, and won’t leave you saying “Uhhhhh… I don’t know” when he asks what the plan is.
5. Spit it out! Think of it like ripping off a band-aid: it’s better if you just get it over with. Stay as calm and casual as you can, and ask in a simple sentence.
6. Accept the answer with grace. Try to be mentally prepared for his answer to go either way. If he’s interested, great! If not, resolve that it won’t ruin your day and you’ll move on.

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