Ways of Asking

Asking in Person

Advantages

• Best method as it shows confidence

• Allows you to read the body language of the person you are asking which gives you the opportunity to react accordingly

Disadvantages

• Asking in person is very scary and nerve wrecking if you are a shy person

• Might cause you to panic and get tongue tied or say the wrong thing.

Asking on the Phone

• Helps you conceal your nervous-ness because the other person can’t see your body language

• Might panic and hang up before the person can pick up the call

• Never leave a voice mail as it is cowardly and shows lack of confidence

Asking Through a Third Party

• No advantages

• You will never be 100% certain of the answer

• The person asking might ask in different way from how you would have asked and lessen your chances

• There is no emotion behind the question because the messenger is not the one looking for a date, YOU are

Conclusion

• Always ask in person as it shows effort and confidence

• These aspects will likely increase your chances