| |
Prom Date Tips
Q: If I only like a girl as a friend, is it okay to ask her to prom?
A: Yes, it is perfectly acceptable to ask a girl to the prom as a friend. However, there are certain guidelines that you are going to want to follow when doing so. Make sure that it is very clear to her from the onset that you are asking her as a friend and that you two will be going just as friends, nothing more. Otherwise, you might be setting yourself up for an awkward situation and someone's feeling might be hurt. Even though you'll be going as friends, you should still expect to pay for the entire evening unless your date offers otherwise. You should also confirm whether or not you'll be attending any post-prom events together or whether you'll go your separate ways after the dance is over.
|
 |
Q: What's the best way to ask a girl to the prom?
A: How you ask a girl to the prom can have a big impact on whether or not she accepts your invitation. The best way to ask your potential date to prom is to do ask her in person and in private. That means that you don't want to ask when all of your friends are standing around or when all of her friends are with her. If she's with her friends, her answer may be directed by what she thinks they want her to do rather than by what she wants to do. While it may be hard to get up the nerve to walk up to her by yourself and ask her face to face, she'll respect you more for it in the long run. If, however, you just can't bring yourself to ask her face to face, you can call her on the telephone. Just don't make the mistake of having your friend ask her for you. Not only will she not go to prom with you, she might wind up going with your friend.
|
|
Q: Should I pick my date up or should I meet her at the prom?
A: Traditionally, you'll want to pick your date up at her house. Whether you're picking her up in your own car or whether you're renting a limo for the evening, there is one thing you are definitely not going to want to do when you show up at your date's house to pick her up for the prom. Don't, under any circumstances, sit in the car and honk the horn, waiting for her to walk out to the car. Get off your rear and walk to the door to greet her and her parents properly. It's more than likely that her parents are going to want to take pictures of the two of you before the dance and her father is probably going to want to confirm what time you need to have her home by and he will likely set some rules and standards for the evening.
|
|
Q: How do I get my date's father to like me, or at least trust me?
A: The best advice is to just be yourself. No matter how much you want to impress your date's father, he'll be able to sense if you're being a fake from a mile away. Nothing annoys a father more than someone trying to weasel into his good graces. If you know her dad's a car enthusiast but you know nothing about automobiles, don't try drumming up a conversation about them just to impress him. He'll be shooting questions at you that you won't know how to answer just to trip you up. The best way to earn a parent's trust is to be respectful. Don't, under any circumstances, make any lewd comments in front of your date's parents. You can tell her how nice she looks, but that's about it. Acting like a gentleman and having your date home by curfew is the surest way to earn a place in her parent's hearts.
|
|
Q: Should I bring my date flowers?
A: You absolutely must bring your date flowers in the form of a corsage. This floral arrangement is pinned to your date's dress prior to heading off to the prom. Find out what color your date's dress is and try to match the corsage to the dress she will be wearing. That doesn't mean you should bring a corsage of black roses if your date is wearing a black dress, it just means that the color of the corsage should go well with your date's outfit. Whether or not you bring her a bouquet of flowers in addition to the corsage is completely up to you. It's a nice token and a gesture that many girls appreciate; but if you're only going to the prom as friends or if your relationship isn't that serious, bringing flowers can give the wrong impression. However, if you've been in a serious relationship with your prom date for quite a while, flowers are probably expected and you should show up with an arrangement that includes your date's favorite blossoms.
|
|
Q: Where should I take my date to dinner?
A: It's tradition to take your date out to dinner on prom night; and on this special occasion, not just any old restaurant will do. It doesn't matter how much you may like McDonald's; chances are your date is going to be a little more than miffed if you pull up to the drive through on your way to the dance. Tonight is the night to show off your sophistication, and you're going to want to choose a restaurant that combines maturity and class. Seafood restaurants or upscale steak houses are generally good choices. When you do decide upon which upscale restaurant you'll be taking your date to, make sure that you book your reservation at least a couple of weeks in advance or you might be disappointed to find out that there aren't any tables available at the restaurant of your choice.
|
|
Q: Am I supposed to buy my date a gift?
A: The only thing you are required to purchase (besides prom tickets, dinner and prom photos) for your date is her corsage. Whether or not you buy her a gift in addition to that will be determined by how much money you have to spend and how serious the relationship between the two of you is. Even if you have all of the money in the world, the last thing you want to do is buy a piece of personal jewelry for a girl that you have no intention of being in a relationship with. While you might just mean it as a kind gesture, she'll take it as some sort of signal that your relationship is going to the next level. On the other hand, if you are madly in love with your date and the two of you are in a committed relationship, buying a thoughtful gift is the perfect way to show her how much you appreciate her.
|
|
Q: What should I do if I don't know how to dance and my date really likes to?
A: Not knowing how to dance isn't the end of the world, but your date will probably be a lot more enjoyable if you could learn how. If you don't know how to dance, you might want to look into taking professional dance lessons in the weeks before your prom. While you might never dance like Fred Astaire, you'll at least be able to hold your own on the dance floor. If dance lessons are out of the question due to time or money issues, rent some dance videos or ask your friends to show you some moves. You could have the worst moves in the world, and as long as you're having fun, it doesn't matter. Your self-confidence can outweigh even the biggest lack of dancing ability. There will be a combination of slow songs and fast songs, so dance at your own pace and just try not to break any of your date's toes.
|
|
Q: How do I know if it's okay to kiss my date at the end of the night?
A: Whether or not to kiss your date at the end of the night has been a question that has plagued young men for centuries. Nothing can get a mind racing like the thought of possible rejection or potential reward. There are some key things to look for when deciding whether or not to kiss your date at the end of the evening. First of all, take a look at her body language. Is she leaning in to you or constantly touching your hand or your arm? If so, you can safely assume that it's okay to give her a good night kiss. On the other hand, if she's standing at a distance with her arms crossed over her chest, don't even try it. If you've had a wonderful evening and both of you have had a great time, put your arm around her and see how she reacts to that. If she doesn't ward off your advance, go ahead and go for the kiss.
|
|
Q: What time should I have my date home by?
A: What time you have to bring your date home will depend on a number of factors, the most important being when her parents told you to have her home. Unless you never want to see your date again, don't plan on bringing her home at four in the morning if her dad told you to have her home by midnight . Curfews are a serious thing for most parents, and if you abide by her parent's curfew, they'll be more likely to accept you dating their daughter in the future. If there is no set curfew, ask your date when she would like to be home by. Many kids stay out all night and sleep the next day. It will depend on what post-prom activities you have planned and how late things stay open where you live. If there's nothing to do and nothing is open, you should probably assume that it's time to head back home.
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
| PROM TUXEDOS 2005 |
 |
 |
View the hottest
prom tuxedo styles from the top designers |
| |
| FEATURED DESIGNER |
|
 |
Check our the latest prom tuxedos from
Andrew Fezza |
| |
| PROM TUXEDO SPECIALS |
|
 |
Check our the latest prom tuxedos from
Andrew Fezza |
| |
 |
|
| |
|
| |
| © Prom-Tuxedos.Com , 2005. All rights reserved. |
|
|
|
|
|
