How to Ask a Friend on a Date - For Him

Step 1
Take advantage of the telephone. If things start going south, you can excuse yourself from the conversation easily.

Step 2
Be sure to identify yourself when you call. This saves both of you from the uncomfortable "who?"

Step 3
Try not to blurt out your invitation. Ease into it. Start a conversation. If you start having second thoughts, you can always call back later.

Step 4
Make it easy on yourself. A movie is better than lunch or dinner. It doesn't require much conversation, and you don't end up staring at each other all night.

Step 5
Bring up a movie that's been recently released. Ask if she's seen it. If she has, you've opened the door to talking about films. If she hasn't, ask her if she'd like to.

Step 6
If she says no, be direct. Ask, "Is that a bad time or are you just not interested?" Her answer could surprise you, and you're leaving it up to her to decide how to handle it. If she's really your friend, she won't be brutal with you