Prom Spot - Prom Dates: 7 Creative Ways to Ask Him Out

Quit singing the "I Don't Have a Prom Date" blues, and get up and do something about it! If your guy would sooner spend the night crying into his security blanket than risk the humiliation of being rejected, then you'll have to take charge. Don't wait for him to get his act together (because the prom is this year, remember). Here are seven fun and fearless ideas to help you make the first move.

1. For the outgoing: If you're sure of yourself and your would-be date, go ahead and take out an ad in your school newspaper. For instance, "Tom, I want you to be my prom date. How about it? Sarah" Talk about a bold move. What guy could resist such confidence?

2. For the music lover: If you know his favorite radio station, call in a song request. Make sure the DJ dedicates the song to your guy and then relays your question over the airwaves. Here's an example: "This one goes out to Tom from Sarah. She wants to know, Will you be her prom date?" After you've put in your request, call him and tell him to listen up.

3. For the practical joker: Get one of your old parking tickets (or one of your friend's) and slip it behind the windshield wiper of his car along with a note from you. He'll be so relieved that he doesn't have to pay a fine -- and he'll be only too happy to spend the money on a ticket to the prom.

4. For the audacious: Make a banner that reads "His Name and Your Name for Prom King and Queen" and then stick it in his locker. He'll probably think you're crazy at first. But if he's got any sense at all, he'll soon see past your wild side and take you up on your offer.

5. For the food lover: If the way to a man's heart is through his stomach, then order a pizza to be delivered to his house and ask the delivery guy to write a note from you on the inside flap of the box. Imagine his delight when he opens up the box and finds not only a hot, delicious pizza but also your invitation staring him in the face!

6. For the romantic: Something along the lines of "Roses are red, Violets are blue, I need a prom date, How about you?" Just slip it into his locker when he's not around. Just make sure that you sign your name.

7. For the young at heart: If you share a class together, here's your chance to go back to the good old days of elementary school. Pass him a note that says: Be my prom date? Check one: __ Yes. Don't make room for "No" -- and you can't lose.

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--Leah Furman