Mike DomitrzPresident, Author, and Speaker on Respect, The Center for Respect, Inc. · Author & Speaker on Respect for Schools, Corporations, & the Military since 1990 (has reached

Asking someone out #centerforrespect #mikedomitrz #respect #dating #intention

6 Jan 2025 · 1 min

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In this brief instructional segment, the speaker advises listeners on how to ask someone out by being direct, using clear language, and explicitly stating romantic intent. The speaker recommends saying phrases like “I’d love to go out for dinner” or “I’d love to go on a date with you,” emphasizing the importance of using the word “date” so the other person understands the romantic nature of the invitation. The speaker also stresses the need to be honest about attraction and interest, ensuring the person being asked knows exactly what they are agreeing to, and to be transparent if the intention is merely a casual hang‑out between friends. The overall message is to avoid ambiguity, be straightforward, and communicate genuine interest.

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How do I ask someone out? And I always say to the student, exactly what you just asked me. Just do it. Just walk up to somebody and say, I'd love to go out for dinner with you. I'd love to go to a movie with you. And there's nothing wrong with saying, I'd love to go on a date with you. Say the word date so they understand, no, I'm interested in you, right? That tells you I'm interested in you. Even if you don't wanna say the word date, let them know, you know what? I'm attracted to you. I'm really interested in you. I'd love to get to know you more. Could we go for a movie? Could we go to this? But saying those statements, I would love to get to learn more about you, get to know you better. And being honest, I'm attracted to you. That the person knows what they're saying yes to. Sometimes you're not that detailed. They think they're saying yes to 2 friends hanging out. That's not what you're seeking in this situation. So be honest if that's not what you're seeking. Now, if you're okay with 2 friends just hanging out, that's fine, but be transparent about that too if you don't have an interest.