ASK HIM TO PROM!

Need a date for prom? Asking someone you like to prom is a great confidence booster. Plus, it can be even better than being asked, because this way you have some control over who you're going to prom with! That is, if the person you ask says yes. To make that more likely, Myjellybean.com offers tips for the best way to ask someone to prom.

Do Your Research

Make sure that, to the best of your knowledge, your intended date does not already have a date for prom!

Set The Stage

Choose a quiet location and an appropriate time to pop the question. Asking your potential date in front of a large group of people will make him uncomfortable. Plus, there is too much risk of humiliation if he says no.

Plan What To Say

Prepare your question. Decide how you are going to ask someone to be your future prom date, before you actually talk to him. Focus on keeping it simple. Try practising something like, "Would you be interested in being my date for prom?" Or, "I don't have a date for prom yet and I wondered if you would like to go with me."

Relax!

Get yourself nice and calm before you ask. If you are nervous, take slow, deep breaths. Inhale through your nose and exhale through your mouth. Avoid drinking caffeine before-hand, since it will increase your anxiety.

Keep It Simple

Don't gush! When inviting your intended date, ask him the question just as you practised it. Then WAIT for a response. Do NOT gush or blabber just to fill in the silence if he is slow answering, or he will become very uncomfortable! Don't oversell the date or make it sound like the prom is a huge deal in your life. Just ask him to attend with you, and politely wait for a response.

Make A Quick Exit

If you get a yes, give your future date a nice smile. Then tell him you will get in contact with him later to talk about when and where you'll meet, how you'll get there, and so on. The reason for this is, leaving on a high note means you leave with a positive impression - and don't give yourself the chance to blow it by getting all gushy!

Dealing With a "No"

If you get a no, well that's the chance you took for asking someone out. Try to keep in mind that guys go through this kind of rejection all the time. Try not to take it personally - there is every chance that he is saying no because he already has a date, or has a long-time crush on some other person. It doesn't mean you're not an amazing girl. Just handle his rejection gracefully with a smile and a quick "thank you." He'll always remember how classy you were about it.