Is asking someone out via text message improper?

Yes.

Totally a lame thing to do.
People should put themselves out there and make the person they’re asking out feel like they’re worth an actual phone call.*

*in the beginning of a relationship. In an established relationship, I see no problem with a “let’s see a movie tonight” text.

@Likeradar Awesome response! I totally see that!

If you dont want a date, then texting a person asking for a date is absolutely the way to go.

It blows. Nothing says “I consider you worthwhile” like dialing a number and sparing 3 minutes for a chat. People are not microwave dinners. They’re worth a little more effort.

People really ought to man/woman up and ask him/her out in person. Technology has really improved communication in some ways, but totally hindered it in others…

Yes- you really need to do that in person.

I think the more important question is Will it work for you?

Depends on how the people involved prefer to communicate. Personally I would have no problem with someone asking me out in a text, I would think it was cute. Hypothetically that is if i was still single

I would never purchase a new automobile without seeing it and making sure its exactly what i wanted. like, the right color and all the “extras” i was looking for.

Same applies to asking a person for a date in a text message or email. its not only improper, it may also be the shock of your life.

A phone call would be best. Although if this relates to the person referenced in your earlier question, perhaps an email since you know him. The reason I suggest email is that it gives him time to consider his answer rather than having to answer on the spur of the moment. Texting, no, although I text all the time. I think the best answer is a phone call, though. You might be very pleasantly surprised by his tone of voice.

Did that with my girlfriend. Working out well.

You’re all making me feel bad now though.

I did all my dating before text messaging came along, but I think I would have felt stupid accepting a date that way, at least before I knew the person really well. It sure wouldn’t excite me much. I’d want to hear the voice, at least, if not see the face.

It might have been all right once we were in an established relationship—then I would probably see nothing wrong with “Dinner tonight?”

Yes

Not the way I would do it but to each his own i guess lol.

Nope….just text away and down load a movie you both can watch on your I phones and then text about the great time you had together.

Texting is not the way to make a good impression.It is impersonal and alittle….chicken-shit ;))

You chicken—it’s tacky.

Asking someone out via text is basically showing you don’t have the guts to do it in person… it’s always better to do it in person even though it is harder that way. Breaking up over text is way worse than asking some one out over a text though. It really sucks. That’s what my girlfriend did =/

I like the idea of asking with text. If you’re both comfortable texting and joking with each other, why not? In fact, she texted me to go out for a walk and I was flattered that she took the time to think about me before she even picked up the phone. It really does give time to think about your answer without putting the other person “on the spot”. Sometimes, putting someone “on the spot” creates fear and you might get a “No” before they have time to really think about it.