Is this a lame way to ask a woman out?

United States
November 18, 2006 10:21pm CST
A few months ago I bought a coupon book with free or half off dinners at places in our town. I'm thinking of leaving a not on her mailbox saying " I have a coupon book with some free dinners to different places in town. Would you like to go out sometime and see how many we can use?" Is that a good way to ask a woman out or a lame one. Let me know your thoughts, thnak you.
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@LadyCroft (701)
• Australia
19 Nov 06
perosnally if someone I knew well did that then I wouldnt mind, but if someone who I barely knew did that I would consider them cheap. The best way I would deal with this, if you DO want to take her out is either ASK HER on a date... keep the coupons to yourself and deal with the coupons either with the reservation or alone. OR leave a note. but eitherway dont tell her you have free coupons.
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• United States
19 Nov 06
The coupons are good until April 2007 so that will leave plenty of time for more dates;) Thanks for the great responce.
@dixielol (1579)
• United States
22 Nov 06
So you dont know if she has a boyfriend or not? Try to figure out her schedule then just start a conversation up. Bring work up then say that you finally get a weekend off. If she says she is off to, just ask if she has big plans. If not then ask her if she would like to go out to eat. If she says she is working or that she has plans then just say "well, thats too bad. I thought maybe we could go out & eat" If she has a boyfriend, then more then likely she will tell you that her plans are just going out with her boyfriend. (she should catch that you are gonna ask her out) If she says that she is working ask if she'd like a raincheck. In any case, dont be afraid to ask her. The worst that can happen is she will say no. We've all been told no a time or too. Just go for it! (but not by leaving the note)
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• United States
22 Nov 06
No, I do not know for sure if she has a boyfriend or not. When we talked the first time I got the impression that she did not. She never said she moving to be closer to her bf and she said it was just her and her cat. As for her work schedual I'm not exactly sure on that. That's why I was gonna leave the note so she could get it when she gets her mail, and could respond when it is conveneant for her.
@firelight (1858)
• Australia
19 Nov 06
It would be lame to leave a note asking her out at all. Do it to her face! As for the coupons, that would depend on her... I think I'd be more inclined to take her on a proper date first before using coupons. Or you could not tell her how you're paying and excuse yourself while you pay.
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• United States
19 Nov 06
The reason for leaving the note is this. I wouldn't want to just knock on her door and ask her because A. I don't know when she works. B. then she can think about it instead of BAM right on the spot kind of thing and C. I'm chicken lol After reading the responces I'm really leaning towards the regular dinner, movie or drinks for going out and no coupons. Thank you very much for the nice responce.
@baysmummy (1637)
• Australia
19 Nov 06
I agree with the others i would do it, Although you may not be being cheap it may come across that way! Why dont you just ring her or go see her and ask her if she would like to go out sometime!
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• United States
19 Nov 06
I'd ring her but I don't know her number. If you ment ring her apartment, then that's a different story. I could but that might be akward if she said no or worse if she has a bf. Thanks for the great responce.
@Poison_Girl (4150)
• United States
19 Nov 06
I wouldn't do it if I were you. Like others have said, she'll probably think you're cheap. --- --- --- "I certainly think Britney Spears is the devil. The way she projects herself and the fact that she is so obviously vacuous. I think it's such a shame that she became so influential to very small children." -- MORRISSEY --- --- ---
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• United States
19 Nov 06
That's kind of what I'm getting. I never thought of it that way though, but I know me. lol
• China
19 Nov 06
Yeah, I'd stay away from that one if I were you. I agree that you may be seen as being cheap, even if you aren't. I understand you mean well, but if you want to ask the woman out, you should just do it. Just go ahead and ask her to dinner and forget all about your coupon book for the time being. Save that for later when you two know each other better. Good luck!
• United States
19 Nov 06
That does seem to be the way I'm coming off doesn't it. I try not to be cheap even though sometimes I can be. I guess I should just write " How about a dinner, movie drinks or just going out sometime?" It would sound better.
@saibal06 (2575)
• India
22 Nov 06
I dont think this will be taken as very nice of you.rather it may make others believe that you are a kind of opportunist or something like that.So i would advise you better not to do so. Don't misunderstand me,please.
• United States
22 Nov 06
Could you maybe expalin as to why you say I might be an opportunist?
• United States
23 Nov 06
I personally, as a woman, think thats pretty lame, but also, me, I like that kind of thing. I think its cute...lol. I would think it was awesome if a guy wanted to date me and brought the book to me, saying what you said you were writing in the note...I would probably laugh, smile, and get ready to go!
• United States
23 Nov 06
So you think it's lame but cute at the same time? Wanna go out sometime? lol I have plenty of coupons. TYVM for the cool responce.
• United States
23 Nov 06
Absolutely do NOT do that for your first date! You have to have a relationship that is already established and something like that could be used as a joke in a comfortable relationship. She would think it was lame and cheap. She would also see you as being scared or downright weird. Pray for confidence and just ask her out..point blank. The worst she'll do is say no, but still respect you.
• United States
23 Nov 06
I guess I was thinking this. That's how I am an always will be, would she rather see me as I really am now and will be 20 years from now or put on an act just to go out with her. Praying for confidence won't get me anything. Actually the worst that can happen is she'll say no, laugh in my face, find out what car I drove, key it, slash the tires, then still laugh at me when ever I happen to see her.
@Lovely_Lady (1523)
• United States
19 Nov 06
I find this really lame. Don't do it again.
• United States
19 Nov 06
Don't do what again? If you could read it right I haven't done anything yet. Thank you for giving your lame responce though.
• Australia
19 Nov 06
You may get looked at as a cheap skate. Have you been on a date with her yet ? Is she a good friend ? Do you know what she is like ? Some woman don't mind.
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• United States
19 Nov 06
1. Her friends gavc her a gift card to a pizza place so I figured she wouldn't object to coupons. I did think of that though 2. No 3. We've only talked twice but we talked about lots of things and it all started when I asked if she thought the dryer might be broken. 4. She seems to be a really nice person but to get to know her I would want to go out with her. lol Thank you for the great responce.
@zman87 (634)
• United States
23 Nov 06
Yeah that is pretty lame you should work on your technique alot ...........
• United States
23 Nov 06
Any suggestions? Lets hear what you got for your technique please.
@Jestin (560)
• Philippines
23 Nov 06
Approve! - Thumbs up
Are you actually going to use the coupons? If you just used it to ask her out, it's a really cute and funny way to do so. If she says yes, you might as well surprise her by taking her to a nice restaurant. That'd be so cool and smooth.=P
• United States
23 Nov 06
The places in the coupon book are good places. At least i think they are for a date, first or otherwise. They have Perkins, Villiage Inn and some Mexican places. Yes, if I did this and she said yes then yes I would use the coupons.
@gemmary (53)
• Philippines
23 Nov 06
i'm a woman mikey and i don't like that. i'd rather you have the courage to be honest.
• United States
23 Nov 06
What part am I not being honest about? Can you please explain?
@isasice (2015)
• Iceland
23 Nov 06
Figure out a funny way to say it, make fun of yourself for sounding like a cheapskate. You could tell her someone gave you that coupon book and you need someone to go with so you can get the free dinner ;), then laugh and add; "in your case I would even be willing to pay and give you the free meal". Make it sound a bit like a joke, then if she turns you down, you'll just keep laughing.
• United States
23 Nov 06
Yes, please don't do that , just ask her out and take her to a nice place if you are really interested in her