Asking out to Prom?

Originally Posted by AliceNWondrland

You could just walk up to her and say, "So, what time do you want me to pick you up for the prom?"

Big mistake.

Rule #321321: Do not be so presumptious to say such things. Women like confidence, but they don't like arrogance in such a blatant form.

Why not just ask her "Has anyone asked you to go to the prom yet?" It makes a good segue into the conversation and you can safely take a course of action without making things obvious.

I mean, its better to ask if she has a date before you actually ask her and rejected, right?

Jam it back in, in the dark.

Originally Posted by Aardark

Not making things obvious? By asking a question like that, it's pretty damn obvious that he wants to ask her out, unless he follows it up with Cute, you have found yourself a friend! I'm so proud! or No? Tough luck, I hope something works out for you; laters!

Either way, why wouldn't he make it obvious? I dunno if going to prom with a girl would work out too well if she won't even be aware of it. Unless the guy is into the whole ''imaginary date'' scene.

Its a little more gentle on the nerves.

Its not SMACKING AND OBVIOUS like "Hey, what time do you want me to pick you up?"

And at least you can BACK PEDAL if need be. Are you kidding.

There's nowhere I can't reach.

Originally Posted by Aardark

Well, that exact line might be too blunt if the girl doesn't have really high self-esteem, but in general, leaving room for 'backpedaling' seems kind of lame. Like being apologetic for even having the idea of asking her out. Has anyone asked you to go to the prom yet? Because if not, and you're totally out of options, would you consider me, perhaps?

While I agree with you (I really do), I don't know exactly how comfortable the kid is with asking the chick out.

Judging from how he posted and worded his inquiry, I imagine he's not the kind of dude who is direct, upfront, and holds himself in a great light. If he's making a thread on the internet inquiring as to "how to ask a chick out to prom," he's not the direct kind of guy.

I think its better to be direct. But I am only trying to help a guy out, man.

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.