How to Get a Date in 5 Simple Steps - Some Tips for Men

I kept a diary all this while to remind myself of the various dating techniques passed down by my elder brother of 8 years - he's married by the way and was a babe magnet back then! It all started when I got interested in a girl in my high school. I didn't have the courage to ask her out - what do you expect from a 15 year old guy in high school?

I have thoughts running over my head each time I got near to her. Goose pimples started to appear on my face and I simply froze. I didn't know what to do so I asked my brother for a little advice on how to get a date with this girl - like I said my brother was a babe magnet and can get 3 dates a day 5 times a week. He was a wild horse of the 70's. I know that it might sound silly writing this over in Associated Content, but heck I've been using it for over 10 years and it works - at least it work for me!

Here goes.

Action
Yes this sounds basic right? Action, action and action! Most of the time we always brag that we can do so many infinite and impossible things in our life, but as usual, we lack action! Of course dating a girl requires action and the action requires you to actually ask her out. You might freeze up when asking the girl of your dreams for a date. I have this problem in the past and it was hard to overcome it. Usually when we get close to a girl that we like, it seems like there's nothing or no thoughts in our head.

For your information, this is bad. To overcome this problem, think of the girl as your sister or better yet your mother - You don't have problems speaking to your sister or your mother right? Just relax and talk to her!

Asking someone out for a date doesn't require rocket science or an expensive car. Get to know her and ask her about her interests. It would help if you are an all rounder, meaning that you know lots of stuff, even women's stuff. This way she'll be attracted to you and you will have something in common.

When you do have something in common, just look for some excuse to ask her out. If you just met her or just got to know her, she might be a little uncomfortable going out with you. In that case, look for an excuse like

1. Let's study together or
2. Hey since we have so many things to talk about, how about I buy you coffee? Or
3. Oh my! I didn't know that you liked that movie, I always wanted to watch it for ages, are you free this weekend?
4. And the list goes on

But always remember to think of an excuse to go out with her - Be creative!

Dress nice and look nice
This is one of the basic pre-requisites in dating guide 101. Always and I repeat, always dress appropriately and make yourself look nice! It doesn't hurt to have a nicer hairstyle or simply have a nice pair of jeans and a shirt. For example,

1. If you are dating her in a high class restaurant, wear a coat and some slacks.
2. If you are dating her in a dance club then a good pair of jeans and some wax on your hair helps
3. In the case of a movie, a pair of comfortable jeans, nice shirt and a pair of nice shoes would help

Online - MSN or any online dating services
From my personal experience, MSN works! Before MSN gain popularity, ICQ was hot back then. I used to chat with multiple girls and they don't even know that I'm doing that. You can easily ask for a date using these chatting services and the experience in asking is totally different. It's actually easier to type and ask them out rather than opening your mouth. This is how I got to know my former first and second girlfriends.

Seize any opportunities and don't be choosy
Friends are great for dating! You've known them for ages and asking them out is easier as they trust you. I've got a couple of friends who knew each other when they were young and got steady ever since. Some are even married.

All classic bar-style - this is for the really desperate
If everything fails, go to a bar and order a drink - any drink. Pick your target and just use any pick-up lines. You can actually check for these pick-up lines online. All I can say is that you'll have a fifty percent success. I've managed to pick-up some girls this way even though my pick-up line was lame. All you need is a little charm.

I know that these techniques might sound pretty silly but if you really want a date, believe me, take action now!