If you like some one you may have to ask them for a date. For
men this is standard practise and for women, this process is
becoming increasingly common. If you are thinking of asking someone
on a date consider the following quick dating tips:
1. Why are you asking them out, is it for the right reasons and
what do you expect as a result of them saying yes or no?
2. Be prepared that the person you ask may say no and in which case
do not take the rejection personally.
3. When asking someone out choose your moment carefully and
practise what you might say in advance so that you don't appear
tongue-tied.
4. If the person you ask says yes, ensure you already have thought
of a place, date and time for the date so that you display signs of
thoughfulness.
5. Be prepared for the person asking why you want to date them so
that you are able to flatter and create a sense of trust
immediately. People can be wary and they may want to know some
reasosn behind your request. Better, anticipate this by saying
"would you like to come to dinner, I have always thought you are
great fun..".
6. Make sure that your request for a date does not pressurize the
person in any way. If they want to think about it, let them. But
don't chase.
7. Make sure that when you ask someone on a date you smile and keep
things fun and happy. Being confident and smiley will elicit a far
more positive response.
8. Always have an alternative date and time or location in mind
should the person be unsure of their diary. Giving a person a
choice is often a marketing masterstroke.
9. If the person says no, don't chase for a reason, simply move on.
They may think about things and get back to you with a yes response
later.
10. If you ask someone on a date, make sure that you actually
intend to go through with it. Standing people up is not
allowed.
11. If you are being asked out don't play games. If you need time
to consider the offer then say so. If you want to say no, say no.
But do not keep someone hanging on for no reason. You wouldn't like
the situation if it was reversed.
12. Try to avoid dutch-courage such as using alcohol to boost your
courage levels as this will often backfire.
13. Don't ask someone out when they are in a group of friends.
Timing is everything.