Joy feelings magazine Feb 2020 | Page 48

Here are some examples: “There’s a wine tasting at Rico’s next week. They have a great selection. Wanna go?” “Have you seen the new Batman movie? It has an awesome Rotten Tomatoes rating. We should go!” “There’s a new club opening this weekend. The DJ is supposed to be amazing. You should come!” Step #3: The Ask Let’s dive a little further into the ask. There are a few things you want to keep in mind before asking someone out: Be specific. Vagueness makes people nervous. For example, ask what they’re doing this weekend. Then say, “Would you like to go with me to dinner at Angelo’s on Friday? After dinner, we could catch that concert in the park.” This makes it clear you’re asking them on a date and not a platonic hangout. Stay safe. When in doubt, pick a safe activity that’s low commitment for the both of you: coffee, lunch or dinner. Avoid movies as they prevent you from getting to know each other.