Spiking interest. Be flirty and fun. “You have an amazing
voice. I bet you’re a real crowd pleaser at karaoke.” Or take an
opposite tack: “I bet you can’t beat me at a karaoke match ;)”
Now you’ve issued them a playful challenge which naturally
segues into an invitation.
Making plans. Texts are great for logistics and check-ins.
They can also be used to gauge interest.
Whatever you do, never ever send a text like, “I’m bored.
What are you doing?” Nobody wants to babysit you. Be
interesting and focus on having a great life. This way the other
person feels like they won the damn lottery to get to be a part
of it.
Asking Someone Out on an Online Dating Website or App:
Ah, online dating. Welcome to the 21st century. A few ground
rules:
Don’t be lazy. The goal is to meet in person and go on actual
dates, not sit at home messaging each other back and forth
while you watch Netflix. It’s easy to get lulled into a false sense