So my school is having our Senior Formal (aka Prom) in October, and since November last year various methods have been used by half the male population to invite girls to the event. These have ranged from a cute youtube video (critics have claimed it was to ensure the girl said yes, but we all believe he's romantic) to the ever awkward "would you like to... um... you know what, forget about it" in front of friends.So, this got me thinking... is there actually a guide on how to ask a girl to a dance? and it turns out there are actually multiple(the best of which was how to ask a girl out while wearing a gorilla suit, something i didn't realise was such a pressing issue) which sort of makes this blog redundant, but being me I'm going to write one anyway :) SO... here goes nothing.
Option 1
As you may have guessed, I am somewhat fond of oreos. For this method however, basically any wrapped chocolate is applicable... a packet of Hershey's kisses is ideal. Buy a packet of chocolate (oreos, kisses, etc). Write a note ('will you come to the formal with me?' is entirely acceptable, especially if you're just friends. However, if you bought a packet of kisses something slightly more cute would be advised) on some nice paper (at the very least, a sheet of plain white paper, not a scrap you pulled out of your notebook). Tape the all important note onto the packet of chocolate, ensuring it is stuck well enough to stay on but not taped so much that you can't read it/can't open the chocolates. Also, helpful hint at this stage is to make sure your name is on the note BEFORE you attach it to the chocolates. While they taste great, they're not the best things to try and write on. Take the chocolates to school and place them in her bag/locker (enlisting her friends help may be crucial at this stage), and voila, you've just got a date to the dance!
Option 2
This one should only be attempted in the safety of a house (yours or the girls). Buy a packet of heart lollipops (or heart candy, if she doesn't like lollipops). Clear a table (or other suitable flat surface) - important note here is to make sure the surface is CLEAR. Arrange the lollipops (candy) to say 'formal' (or prom, etc), then either invite the girl over or wait for her to come home. Very cute, but probably better to use this one if you're really good friends/an item, not just a nice girl you talk to every so often.
Option 3
This one does not necessitate purchasing sugar filled items, I promise. Ask the girl to come do something with you - catch a movie, walk to the other side of the school... it really doesn't matter what, you just want her alone. When you're away from both of your friends, ask her to go to the dance with you. Seriously, most girls will be giddy just being asked - going all out isn't really necessary. When attempting this it is important that you are not only without friends in hearing distance but also out of sight... if things do go badly, it's not the end of the world but it will make it worse if friends see you standing awkwardly with the girl. Also, if you go to a room for some privacy, make sure you close the door. My friend was smart enough to realise that in another room he was out of sight and hearing range, but unfortunately forgot to close the door, resulting in the entire school hearing all the gory details by morning tea (luckily, it went well for him).
Above all, have fun and be you. If doing something extravagant isn't you, don't. It's tacky and girls can see it. Also, don't freak out - the worst that can happen is she'll say 'no'. While this is hurtful, chances are there's a fairly good reason for it (and that's not that you had mustard on your top) - she's already got a date, is head over heals for another guy, is a hateful hag... regardless, it's her loss. And if she ends up going solo, more fool her.
So that's it. Good luck, and comment if you have any funny/successful tales to tell!
