It’s Valentine’s Day and you are about to ask someone out. If you’re very fortunate, YOU will be asked out. This is going to be a very special day so of course, you want it perfect. Here are fourteen pro-tip reminders for you on this day (the number is a coincidence; I tried my best to make it 15 but I couldn’t). Just so you know, these are all based on experience. I’ve been “busted”, rejected, said no to – and I’ve also had the awesome experience of being said “Yes!” to. In no particular order…
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Pro-Tip #1: It’s Valentine’s, Damn It, Not Death Row
The one biggest problem for guys when asking a girl out on V-Day is thinking it is D-Day. Look, she MAY say no but you will never know unless you ask. If she says no, that sucks, but you’re not going to die. Ask for a lunch date. Why does this work? First, there’s no room for you to mess up. Second, it’s lunch. Lunch is safe – unless you’re totally creepy.
Pro-Tip #2: Never Ask Advice from a Single Friend
You wouldn’t let the jeep driver fix your broken laptop, would you? When seeking V-Day advice, go for your friends who are in long and happy relationships (or IF single, the Oprah-equivalent). They know what failed and they may know what works. Mostly, it’s because they know what failed (so you won’t!)
Pro-Tip #3: Girls, Please be Kind
Guys have it hard already. If you like him, say yes. If you don’t, say no. Under no circumstance should ANYONE ever say “Maybe” to a Valentine’s Day invitation. “Maybe” means you probably want to be chased and “worked hard” for. Well you know what? It’s damn hard work working up the courage to ASK – so please be kind.
Pro-Tip #4: Going on a Valentine’s Day Date without Brushing Your Teeth
…IS a death sentence. A date will forget fashion fails. Heck, the girl I’m dating right now has forgotten (Good Lord, I hope so) my EPIC failure of pick-up lines (plural). But no man or woman on this planet has ever forgotten bad breath.
Pro-Tip #5: Dress Well, Not Expensive
I think a lot of people make this mistake. For many, Valentine’s Day is a chance to impress the other person. Impressing isn’t dependent on what you wear – it’s HOW you wear your clothes. I’m in no way advocating looking shabby – I am, however, advocating dressing comfortably. What’s the point of wearing an expensive necktie if it makes you look stupid?
