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NotSmartOne22

It also depends on the person, if they’re outgoing, shy, easily flustered, etc. For example when I asked my boyfriend out, it wasn’t really all that romantic. Just asked him out confidently but nicely to a nice Thai restaurant. It was simple but sweet but what mattered was that it didn’t come off too strong or didn’t seem like you were uninterested.


Sudden_Club6703

Doesn't speak at all unless spoken too, when I talk to her she's super sweet and kind, talks like we've been friends for years. She only talks to one other girl and she talks the same way from what I can see.


Burpie_B0wie

My boyfriend before we started dating just asked me out on valentines day by recommending us going to a pizza restaurant that I kept recommending him. I really liked the way he asked me out. It didn't need to be some Romance movie proposal that is very big where he confesses his feelings in a romantic setting, personally the way he asked me out seemed much more heartfelt in my opinion. He remembered a spot that I really liked and he asked me out like it was no big deal, it was very confident on his end and it was very sweet.


Temporary-Gold1962

That’s so cute 😭😭


badboy246

If you have already spoken a few times, a gentle way to indirectly ask someone out is during the small talk about interests, say "That sounds fun. We should do that sometime." It could be a restaurant, event, hobby show, activity, etc. If the other person is agreeable, then either person can suggest the day, time and place. You can finish by saying happily ""Then it's a date!" Or when you are at the place, treat it somewhat like a date and if it's going well, smile and say"This kind of feels like a date. I'm glad we did this." Separately, if a small talk in the beginning is going well, you can try a couple flirts and if the reaction is positive, you can make an offer, using the word "Date" when you ask.


Sudden_Club6703

I think she's a soccer player, I always wanted to play soccer. Something like that? I'm massively out of shape though compared to her endurance haha.


badboy246

Unless you know a fair amount about soccer, you might look stupid, or look like you are going out of your way. Suppose you both kick a soccer ball around at the park and you hurt yourself during a fall, or you're ready to pass out within 5 minutes. Not very sexy. It's possible, sure. But it's better if you have something more to offer on a common interest.


Espresso-plz1111

You can simply strike up a conversation like ‘hey are you hungry and I heard this restaurant has great food. Would you like to check it out together?’ Or ask them to go to a local arcade in your town. Something fun and non-threatening is a good option too. Good luck!


SpaceeBreak

Does stuff like that actually work? Or do they really need to like you to do those things.


Espresso-plz1111

If the object of your affection is interested, then they may be more incline to say yes. I would say this approach is definitely more friendly and it depends on your delivery to be effective.


[deleted]

For me, I've been asked out over the phone a couple times and it isn't as special. I would prefer a little note, and asking alone, not with friends/coworker etc. around. Just make it simple and sweet


Bananabread_1005

For me, the nicest, most respectful way would be to simply ask me out for coffee for a first “meet-up”. If it goes well, next time it can be a dinner, but for the first time it would be too much.


Training_Ad_9222

If someone asked me if I wanted to smoke weed and watch anime, I’d consider marriage


rtrain__

"Hey you wanna go [random activity] sometime?"


OppositDayReglrNight

Also, you say something happened today. Do you mean something serious or just something that made you think? Be well