The Best Way to Say Yes when Someone Asks You on a Date

It's a great feeling when someone you like asks you on a date. You might hesitate for a moment because you don't know the best way to say yes. You don't want him to mistake your hesitation for disinterest. It is a good idea to have some strategies prepared.

When someone asks you on a date, you can use the simple approach. There is no need for mystery at this point in the game. When that great new guy at the office asks, "Would you like to go out to dinner Friday night?" Your response can be as easy as saying "Yes, I would like that."

It can be tricker if someone asks you on a date, but doesn't give you the specifics. You may wonder what exactly is on the table. For example, if he asks, "Do you want to do something sometime?"

Without details, it can be difficult to know whether to say yes at all. You may ask yourself what "something" means in the invitation. Is he proposing taking you to the ballet? Or clubbing baby seals?

There are only two ways to find out exactly what he has in mind. The first way is to throw caution to the wind, say yes, and see how it goes. The problem with this approach is that you might wear stiletto heels to a rock-climbing wall, a tee shirt and jeans to the opera, or a low-cut halter to his parents' 50th wedding anniversary.

The other way to find out what his mysterious invitation really means is by asking. Keep it direct by saying "Thanks for asking. What did you have in mind?" Don't feel bad about putting him on the spot.

Once he gives you a better idea of what he is offering, then you can say yes without worrying whether he was planning to take you on a duck hunt.

The best way to say yes is to keep it clear and simple. Don't ask lots of questions (once the exact offer has been determined), and don't start putting qualifications on your response. If you are asked to go to a party, you are free to decide whether you desire to go. However, it is inappropriate to ask questions like: "Are Bill and Anne going to be there? What are they serving? Do you think there will be any vegan dishes on the menu? What kind of music will be playing? Are you planning to dance?" It's an invitation, not an inquisition.

The best way to say yes when someone asks you on a date is to be clear, respectful, and courteous. It could be the beginning of a great new relationship.