how can i tell if its a date or just an outing between friends?
542184
it sounds like you have what I call a "non-date" on your hands. This is super awkward, and you wont know what it is until the end of the night, hopefully! Basically, if he pays, tries to kiss you, or makes any move...you're in. If not, he is either shy as hell or just wants you as a friend. good luck. you sound like my life.
946011
just go with a group of friends whats better going on a awkard date or dancing with a bunch of your close friends. who sed you had to wear a dress. find a nice shirt and a skirt and have fun
39738
ummm. . are you sure it's "dating" you're asking about?
811133
Hows this? Strike up a conversation about something you both enjoy(sport..art museum..picnic...something casual and see if you both can agree to try it together. Would work for seeing a new band, just anything that would be a little spontaneous,casual and easy for each to do.
1144262
tell the guy to help you announce that you arent dating. and then after a few days meet each other secretly or in a friendsly matter (not just hanging out as if just friends)
260143
Ask about common movies you may have seen... if you find there is not one you've both seen, ask if he would like to go to one you both might like. The best way to connect with someone is to share a common experience, so try something like a picnic, or go to a museum, or try the Zoo. This way you'll have something common to talk about not only during the "date" but also afterwards... and it gives you a venue to learn more about each other. This is why I think movies are fine for some dates, but you want a place to go where you can talk and get to know each other (can't during a movie), and learn each other's likes and dislikes. Good luck!
664897
If you have been friends then keep the date on that level.... ask her to a movie and milk shake or something along those lines..... ease into the transition of being friends to the next step... the casual time will give her and you the time to see if it is even possibles to go from the friendship thing to the boy/girl friend thing...... with NO pressure ........ just to see if it will work out........ God bless
976698
If you're not sure if they already have a date, you could say "Are you going to the dance?" If they don't mention they have a date, then you ask if they'd like to go with you.\n\nMuster up that courage & ask. I'm still reminded of a Sadie Hawkins dance I failed to ask the boy I wanted to be my date. Who knows what may have happened. Good luck!
719498
be friends for awhile and see what it leads to
99674
why not make one a lunch date, and the other an evening date\nwhy same venue? you are better off proposing a diferent venue for one
501240
wouldn't asking you out on a date be trying to spend time with you. Silly if you like the person go on the date otherwise forget about it and him/her
565539
ask her to go do something with some friends at first, to break the ice. or if you wanna be bold, just straight up ask her, i would suggest if you just want to ask her 1 on 1, to just start a conversation and ask her if she want to (do whatever you had planned) on what ever night you want, and then add to it before the date, make it special
637437
The first thing you need to do is establish a code with your friend to see if she wants to extend the date. Don't make her feel stuck with guy if she doesn't like him! If she does like him and the weather permits, visit an outdoor mall, a local concert in your community or the beach. We have tons of piers out here in CA that offer fun and pleasure. If the weather is cold in your area, go to a comedy club, bar or coffee shop. Have fun!
420277
Just say to him, "Do you want to hang out sometime?"  This way, you'll get to spend time together but it won't be an official date.  You can be flirty with him and see how he responds.  And if he likes you after hanging out a few times as friends, then he'll probably ask you out on a date!\nAnd don't ask him around his birthday, he'll probably be busy.\nDon't listen to people who say that you should never ask a guy out...there is absolutely nothing wrong with that.  People who say that are old fashioned, or afraid of rejection.
253322
There's no rule that says you can't go out as friends.  Funny, I was good friends with my husband before I found out he liked me and we started dating.  It was much easier because I could be myself around him, so he knew the "real" me.  But DO NOT plan a "romantic"-type date if you do not feel that way about her.  Don't string her along.  Do something buddies would do.  Who knows?  Maybe after you get to know her as a friend, you might want more.  Good Luck!  ;)
412385
all the way doesn't seem much like a date as it does a rompfest.  \n\nIf there's dinner, dancing or movie and kissing and talking I see that being an awesome date.  \n\nAnd if both parties feel comfortable "going all the way" then I guess all the better.  But please I hope you don't feel like you have to do it just to make the date good.  Cause the date can be incredible without it going that route.
532454
Just say what are you doing Friday night? Then if she says nothing be like well do you want to see a movie. Or talk her friends see if you guys could arrange a group date that might help, it will be less awkward.