What to Say

Now that you've gotten out there and are involved in different things and have created the opportunities to meet new people what more can you do? Nothing right? Wrong. What you have to do now is create opportunities for the idea of a date in the mind of the other person. You may say this is manipulation, well, it is; but that's okay!
One of my good friends gave me some examples. This is what he says:

Phrases to get asked out on a date
Girl “I like doing XYZ too, we should do something sometime”

Guys “We should do something sometime” (wait for positive response, if she is quite hesitant about responding, that probably means she wants to say no but is not comfortable doing so)
“Can I get your phone number?”

Guys or girls, if you want to start a conversation with someone, find something that is easy to talk about, and maybe somewhat witty. Like if you are both eating cupcakes, start off with something simple like “Boy, these are good cupcakes, what do you think” then commence the conversation with some flirting. If things are going well, then get her number, or use the “we should do something sometime line” if you are a girl.

And now for more ideas for dates! :)

75. Go to a high school play or concert. They’re normally shorter and cost less than professional shows and can actually give you a lot to talk about.
74. Learn something new! Most libraries have educational nights that are free. Check out their websites for specific dates and times.
73. Waterfight—in the house/apt. Although these normally aren’t planned…..
72. Play the Peanut Game. Each person has a peanut on a string. One person has a metal lid and 2 dice. There is a circle drawn on a piece of paper on the ground. The person with the lid rolls the dice and if they get a 7 or an 11 they slam the lid down trying to trap everyone’s peanuts before they pull them out of the circle. If your peanut is caught you owe the person who caught it a piece of candy.* Best played in groups*
71. Have a food fight.
70. Picture scavenger hunt: 2 cameras, 2 couples, 20 needed pictures on a list. First couple to complete the list wins.
69. Late night hike. There are great places close by, don’t be afraid to break the convention of regular date.
68. Go people watching at the mall. But go with other couples and bring a list of things you’re looking for, i.e. 1 person wearing socks and sandals, etc.
67. Coloring books, popcorn and a kids movie.
66. Make homemade icecream and create your own toppings.
65. Go longboarding…don’t have a long board? Borrow one…or a razor scooter.
64. Country dancing.
63. Canoeing down the river. Don’t have a canoe?? Get some cardboard and duct tape and make your own boat. Trust me, I’ve done it, it totally works. (or inflatable animals)
62. Find a crazy holiday and base your date around that. For a great list of crazy holidays, try http://www.brownielocks.com/month2.html.
61. Fire is always fun.