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About how many days in advance should you ask someone out on a casual date?

Asked by LocoLuke (1126points) May 12th, 2009

Just as the question says, what’s a safe number for this? I don’t really want to seem too eager / last minute-ish.
edit: i was just thinking of a lunch date or something.

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The_Compassionate_Heretic's avatar

Asking Thursday for a Saturday date works out well.
The day in between adds to the anticipation.

Or if you’re really good, you can ask for a date anytime and go that same night.

Likeradar's avatar

I’d ask Wednesday. Lots of time people have their weekend plans set by Thursday.

Have fun. :)

LocoLuke's avatar

hm… I’ll just ask when it’s most convenient then.

wundayatta's avatar

If it’s Tuesday, then four days, but if it’s Sunday, one day. Thursday is five days, but Friday can be a that day thing, unless it’s the fourth Friday of the Fifth month, in which case Wednesdays are Mondays, and four days become five days.

After lent, Saturday is two days, but Monday is three. Unless the pope sees his shadow. In that case, wait until next month, and ask about last month.

Got it? Good!

LocoLuke's avatar

Brainsplosion

Likeradar's avatar

@LocoLuke Lol… there’s no wrong time to ask a girl on a date. :) Everything is just debatable guidelines. Relax and have a great time.

The_Compassionate_Heretic's avatar

@Likeradar Well cmon… Tuesday? I suppose if people are into that, that’s fine.

Likeradar's avatar

@The_Compassionate_Heretic I take back everything I said previously. For a noon Saturday lunch, the right time is Wednesday at 4:03pm. :)

But really, even something shocking like Tuesday could let the girl know you’re excited to take her out, and give her time to shop for something if she’s that type.

Likeradar's avatar

@daloon Huuummm… it’s 10:51pm my time. Totally inappropriate for me to say yes. Had you asked yesterday afternoon… :P

The_Compassionate_Heretic's avatar

@daloon @Likeradar See, it’s Tuesday and it didn’t work out. So far my theory is holding up to scrutiny.

LocoLuke's avatar

hehe, right now, I’d have to ask her out over AIM anyways, and that isn’t exactly the best way.

wundayatta's avatar

@Likeradar Hold on there, xray eyes, it’s almost one in the morning, my time, on Wednesday!!! I don’t do Tuesdays. Come one. Pete’s Hot Dogs. My treat! Never let it be said that I don’t know how to treat a lady right!

LocoLuke's avatar

Asking somebody out on Fluther… I wonder if that’s actually worked out before?

Likeradar's avatar

@daloon I bet you take all the ladies there…

The_Compassionate_Heretic's avatar

@LocoLuke Asking out some one on fluther? Well maybe. Of course we’ll never see anything like a marriage proposal on fluther or anything.

dynamicduo's avatar

A few days is fine. One day or less is outright inappropriate unless you are the best of friends.

mbubbles's avatar

I dont really think about it. I don’t see why I should.

wundayatta's avatar

@Likeradar Only when I’m flush. Otherwise it’s a walk in the park, and maybe a coke. Of course, you’d be the first!

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