Asking a girl out can be the most terrifying thing for any man to do. Movies depict men fearlessly approaching attractive women and casually buying them a drink at a bar. In reality it can be much harder to strike up a conversation with a girl, let alone ask her out on a date.
The nerves can be overwhelming and fear of rejection may give you second thoughts. You want to be able to ask her out in just the right way, appearing calm, cool, and collected.
Yet there are times when it can be so hard to build up the courage in the first place that when you actually approach a girl, you forget the lines you rehearsed a few minutes before and you freeze up.
Do not worry, every guy, and even some girls, have been there. One of the best ways to avoid that awkward moment is to be well prepared. Knowing the basics of asking out a girl is key to having a movie worthy interaction. Here is some advice on how to go about asking out that cute girl you like, and hopefully getting her to say yes.
Tips for Asking Out A Girl In Person
Yet any girl would tell you, using dating apps or text messages are not the best way to ask a girl out. Sure, this method may be easy if you want a one night stand, but if you want to have some sort of long term potential, then approaching a girl in person is the way to go. Asking a girl out in person makes the interaction so much more meaningful to a girl. It also shows courage and confidence, two qualities that most girls want in a man.
Girls want to be able to tell the story of how they met their boyfriend and brag about you to friends and family. Having a cute memory where you ask her out face-to-face will make all the difference to her. It can also make the first date less awkward, because it will not be the first time you two meet. Asking a girl out over text or phone is one thing, but doing it in person is a whole other ball game. Here are some general tips to keep in mind.
- Take it easy. Since you are asking her out in person, you need to make sure you do not come on too strong. Start by striking up a conversation, asking her some questions, and then lead into asking her out.
- Read the situation. When you are asking a girl out face-to-face, things like body language and tone of voice come into play. You need to pay attention to how the girl is acting, which will give you cues about how to go about asking her out. If she is very smiley and laughs a lot, then it is likely she is enjoying the conversation, which means asker her out may be a good idea.
Asking a Girl Out Via Phone, Text, or Dating App
In past decades guys have had to ask a girl out the old-fashioned way: in person. Yet now thanks to technology, they only have to send a message on a dating app to get a girl’s attention. Apps and websites like Tinder, Bumble, and even direct messaging on social media are this generation’s go-to way to meet people. This makes the interaction way easier, but still not a cake walk. There are still things to keep in mind when using apps to ask a girl out. Here are a few tips.
Do not open with a cliché pickup line
Sure you want to get a girl’s attention by sending her a memorable first text message, but do not use a run-of-the-mill pick up line. You want to say something unique. This will let her know that you put thought into the conversation. Girls want to feel special, and cliché pickup lines make her feel like just another girl. Instead, open with a simple “Hey!” or look at her profile and ask her something about herself. Notice what she wrote in her profile, because she wrote it for a reason and probably wants to talk about it.
Give it time
The last thing you want to do is come on too strong too quickly. Start a conversation and talk to her for a little while before you mention meeting up. You want to let her get to know you a little bit so that way she feels more comfortable around you.
Sooo many guys will send 2, or 4, or 6 texts in a row because their crush isn’t responding. You need to be a cool, calm, and collected person so that she will respect you and understand you are busy too.
Be careful with your compliments
Many guys start a conversation with “wow, you are hot”. This is not the best way to compliment a girl. You want to say something that has a little bit more meaning. If you are going to complement her appearance, call her beautiful. Or call her funny or witty. Girls like getting compliments that showcase more than what their picture shows.
The Friend Versus the Stranger
Another important difference to consider when asking a girl out is how well you know her. Is she a friend or coworker you have talked to many times before, or is she an acquaintance or stranger you do not know too well?
If you know her well, then make the way you ask her out personal and suited to her. If you know she really likes jazz music, invite her to a jazz concert. If she loves Indian food, suggest going to an Indian restaurant for dinner.
Use what you already know about her to your advantage. If you ask her out to do something that fits her interests well, she will be more likely to say yes. Yet because you know her already, you also want to make it clear that you are going out on a date and not just hanging out as friends.
This is important because if you do not clarify, she may not realize it is a date. However, if you do not know the girl well, then it is best to do something casual on the first date to get to know her better. The classic coffee date or drinks at a bar are both great options.
The 100-Person Challenge
The 100-Person challenge seems simple – until you start to do it. Basically, you try to talk to 100 random strangers in one month. That’s about three people each day.
You don’t have to ask the cashier about their hopes and dreams or try and pick up the first person you see on the bus. Just strike up a conversation with whoever you are next to and see where things go from there.
How can this help you meet women?
The answer goes back to a psychological concept called mere-exposure effect. We are comfortable with people, things, and experiences that we are familiar with. The more often you experience something, the less likely you are to fear it. Part of the reason you are probably afraid of striking up a conversation with people is because it’s not something you do every day…until now.
The more you think about your fear, the more intimidating it becomes.
The more you take action to conquer your fear, the easier it will be to diminish that fear.
I’ll give you an example from my own life. I used to be afraid of people hearing my voice; it’s so weird to record your voice and then listen to it. Would people think I sounded weird? Would they judge my stories? But instead of harping on these questions, I started to record my voice and share my YouTube videos.
I’ve created almost 200 videos on Youtube so far, and with each upload, my fears shrank. Now I’m not afraid of people hearing my voice – thousands of people do every day, and I am living my best life.
The first few times that you strike up a conversation with people will probably be terrifying. But once you’ve got in the habit of introducing yourself to someone at the bus stop or asking the cashier how their day is going, it will become second nature.
Don’t let yourself coast once you’ve gotten over your fear of saying “hi” to the trainer at the gym. Challenge yourself as you reach the 50s and 60s. You will likely encounter more than three people in one day, but choose to approach the people that are less intimidating. Instead, start to strike up a conversation with the people that scare you the most.
Maybe it’s the CEO of your company. Maybe it’s the bartender that always scowls at customers. The more you challenge yourself to talk to people that scare you, the easier it will be to strike up a conversation with anyone.
ProTip: Once you talk to 100 strangers, then try to talk to 100 beautiful women.
I guarantee your approach anxiety will be demolished, and your ability to ask a girl out will skyrocket. Check out this viral video I created on what to talk about with someone:
What if she’s shy?
There are tons of guys out there wondering how to ask out a shy girl. But what do you say? She’s not asking you anything. All of her answers are just one or two words!
Be patient. There are many ways to encourage conversation with someone, whether you are on a date with them or not. You just need to ask the right questions and hit the right topics.
One way to do this is to talk to her friends. If you met through mutual friends or work, you might be able to reach out to people that know her better. What does she like to do? What is she going to school for? Do you think she’s interested? Casually find the topics that will make her start talking because they speak to her passions, her life, or her hobbies.
It’s important to understand the difference between a woman being shy or just not being interested. You can tell the difference by spending more time around her and trying to initiate more conversations.
How to set up a Definite Date
This method is pioneered by dating coach Corey Wayne of UnderstandingRelationships.com. The steps used in the Definite Dates method work with the girl you want to date to find a good time for a date, confirm the date, and follow through without a high risk of her bailing. You don’t have to sound like a robot and copy the suggestions word for word, but keep these principles and ideas in mind when you are setting up an evening with the girl of your dreams.
1) Make sure she wants to go out with you
Don’t stress about letting things die out. Remember, she has the ability to ask you out as well. She just might – and then you don’t have to do any initial work! Give things some time and wait for her to give you some hints that she wants to go out first. If you can’t pick up any hints…it’s not worth the extra effort. If you want to make sure, you can read my articles on how to tell if a girl is interested, or reading body language.
2) Adjust to her schedule
Asking her “are you free Tuesday?” is a close-ended question that could easily end in no. Ask her for her schedule; it’s an open-ended question that gives you options to work with, and gives you the opportunity to learn more about her and what she likes to do.
It’s easy! All you have to ask is, “When are you free this weekend?” She may say that she’s only free Saturday afternoon. If that matches with your schedule, great! If it doesn’t, ask about this week or next week.
If you do ask for a specific set of dates and she isn’t free, don’t panic. Give it a minute and see if she suggests an alternative. If she is really excited to go out with you, she’ll find a time in her schedule to make it work. Relationships are much easier, more fun, and last longer when two people are happily chasing each other. When she leaves things open-ended and vague, it might be time to backpedal. She might just not be that into it.
3) Have a date idea
The date and time are set; now it’s time to give her a reason to get out of her house. Have an idea for a date in mind before you ask. Do you want to hit up the cool new bar downtown? Attend a food truck park for its latest festival? Go to the new museum exhibit? You’ll get bonus points if it’s something that she had mentioned in a previous conversation, or directly relates to her interests.
I actually have a full course and one of the bonuses I give to my students is a 150 date idea checklist with a ton of options.
4) Confirm that she wants to go
So she’s free Saturday, but that doesn’t mean she wants to go out on a date Saturday. Once you’ve proposed an idea, confirm that she is keen for the date. If she’s humming and hawing on the phone or hits you with a “we’ll see,” or “maybe…” it’s not looking good, pal. Don’t take her wishy-washiness for an answer.
Corey Wayne suggests responding to this with a blunt response: “If you can’t commit to seeing me, then you’re telling me I’m not worth your time and we shouldn’t hang out.” It sounds harsh, but it gives you the answer you need. If the girl isn’t interested in you and doesn’t know how to tell you, this type of bluntness will allow her to affirm and you can both move on with your lives.
Try this: “Awesome! So I’ll pick you up at 7 p.m. and we’ll hit up the open mic night. Does that sound good?” If she says yes, you’re in! If not – it’s time to backtrack.
5) Pick her up
Now this is the easy part, you just have to pick her up to go on the date!
Maybe you’d like some more tips on flirting though:
Push Pull Method
I don’t want to go into too much detail here, but I did write an entire article on the Push Pull Technique.
Basically, the push pull method is when you ask a girl out by making her feel good, then saying something to make her feel unsure about your feelings. So you essentially go back and forth from “hey I really like you” to “I’m not so sure about you”, and this is supposed to create a magnetic interest.
Asking a girl out with this method has it’s faults though. I mean, in most cases, the girls you pick up with the push pull method usually have deep unresolved psychological issues. Think about the types of girls you’ll be attracting by being nice, then mean to them.
The HOTAPE Method
The HOTAPE Method is one of the best flirting methods out there if you want to learn how to ask a girl out. It’s an acronym that stands for:
- Humor: Every girl loves humor, and it’s not that hard to be funny. If you need help, watch a wide array of comedy shows until you find a style of humor that you enjoy.
- Openness: Being open is twofold. First, you want your hands and body posture to signal that you’re safe and not hostile. Secondly, you want your mind and headspace to be open.
- Touch: This can escalate things from being in a friendship to more. If you learn how to subtly touch a girl without being awkward, you can make her very attracted to you.
- Attention: Giving someone your full attention isn’t that hard, but it’s very powerful when you want someone to like you.
- Proximity: Take a look at how close you are to someone else. If you’re more than an elbow’s bump, they may enjoy spending time with you, which is a signal they may want more.
- Eye Contact: Eye contact is a delicate thing and can easy promote a friendship to a relationship if used right.
The HOTAPE method was developed by Jean Smith and is used by guys all over the world to get over their fear of rejection when flirting.
The 1, 2, 3 Method of Eliminating Fear
You might find yourself in a pinch right away. You want to reach your goal of talking to three people in one day, but time is running out and you see an attractive woman at the bar. You’re too nervous and haven’t managed to get over your fear just yet. In fact, many people have this fear of rejection when asking a girl out.
1, 2, 3 – GO!
That’s how the 1,2,3 method works. You tell yourself that by three, you’re going to start walking toward the person you want to talk to. Just do it! Think of all those times you were scared to dive or dunk your head into cold water. It was fine as soon as you stopped thinking and just did it.
Your brain is a fascinating organ. When it’s forced to come up with solutions, it will amaze you. By forcing yourself to talk to intimidating people, you’ll get better at coming up with things to talk about. You won’t have to use this method every time to strike up a conversation, but it’s a good trick to keep in your back pocket for emergencies.
When to ask a girl out?
If you’ve made it this far, you may also be wondering when the perfect time to ask your crush out is. The best advice is to always do it alone – you don’t want a whole crowd of people around if you get rejected. Plus it gives your future girlfriend privacy and she will likely feel more respected and safe.
I can personally say that if you wait and wait and wait for the perfect time, it’ll never come. In my experience, the guys who are happiest with their current girlfriends find the perfect time between when they feel comfortable and when they are still excited and have the nervous energy to do it. Asking a girl out should be fun, for both of you.
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Asking a girl out is never easy. It takes a lot of courage to put yourself out there. Everyone gets nervous before asking out someone they like, but now that you have read these tips, hopefully you feel well prepared and confident. Now stop reading this article and ask her out already!
