I never cease to be amazed at the lack of social skills among some people. Today I would like to focus on some social etiquette when asking a girl out.
Rule #1: Do NOT call late in the afternoon/early evening to ask her out for that night unless you are her boyfriend. Put some thought into it and give her some time to plan!
Rule #2: When she tells you NO, which she probably will, do NOT ask her for her roommates' phone numbers or some other single girl's phone number.
Rule #3: If you don't know her, offer to take her on a double date. You could even let her find a girl to go to make her more comfortable.
Rule #4: Do NOT imply that you have been recommended by a friend of her's, when in fact her friend doesn't know you from Adam.
Rule #5: Ask her out, don't tell her you are calling to take her out tonight. (See Rule #1.)
These are just a few rules I discovered I had been taking for granted in the last 24 hours or so. I never thought they had to be written down, but apparently they do. Please feel free to leave any rules you have discovered need to be etched in stone. Also, please feel free to subtly pass these on to any single males you may know. One more rule for those of you trying to set up single people: Do NOT give a guy the number of a girl you do not know. If you do give a guy a girl's number, make sure it is okay with her first. At least give her some warning! It can be a scary dating scene for the single girl these days!
6 comments:
Hey there is this new single guy in our ward. I was going to try to check him out for you on Sunday but he wasn't there. Do you mind dating a guy with kids?
No I don't mind dating a guy with kids, as long as you give him my list of rules ;) No, seriously, if he is date worthy, set it up. You and Ryan can be the other couple...See Rule #3.
Courtney you are awesome! I got to the point where I would always make plans for the weekend even if was to go to the temple by myself or something, so when those last minute guys called I would already have plans and then I would say "but how about next weekend" if they really want to go out with you they will agree and get the hint that you are a busy happening girl. It was hard at first, but I think I weeded out some less then desirable guys. You go girl! One more rule you should add is never invite a girl out to dinner, insist that she pick any restaurant she wants and then as you are ordering as if you can go dutch. Totally happened to me. I did not order anything and he felt pretty dumb eating by himself..
I like your suggestion about making plans for the weekend so you have them. I had plans, I was preparing for a talk and a lesson, but I was so shocked he asked me what they were I couldn't think of anything but the truth. This guy just wanted a live female body and didn't care who it was. I love that you didn't order anything when the guy asked you out and then made it dutch. Classic! That's good to have in the arsenal :)
I LOVE this post! I can't believe #2 - really, some guy thought this was okay?!!
And, yes, I also love that Sara did not order anything. I hope he felt super uncomfortable!
Oh, the good times! I remember this happening and though appalling it was oh so hilarious. :)
Post a Comment