Ten best ways to ask for a coffee date

Beans and Cream Cafe Lounge
2 min readAug 10, 2018

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Do you want to invite someone out for coffee? this maybe the person who is your friend, colleague or even romantic interest. Fear of rejection can keep you from getting to know someone better and can lose your confidence. So be prepared yourself before asking for a date and here are some tips that can help you to ask for a date.

1. Pick a time and place for your coffee date before you approach. It shows her you are serious about the date and it takes pressure off her to plan a date.

2. Evaluate the person’s body language: If the person smiles back, it is a good indicator that they would not mind your company. If they look your gaze for more than 2 seconds, it is a good sign that they would talk to you.

3. Pay close attention to their body language and facial expression. If they look disinterested and disgusted, you should not introduce yourself.

4. After observation these things, you should ask for date gently with good verbal word, like “would you like to grab a coffee next week?” “Are you free for a coffee sometime in the next few weeks?” “Are you up for a coffee this weekend?”

5. Explain the benefits of going out on a coffee date when they ask. You might say “I have heard about new coffee place down the street has great machos and desserts. If sounds positive, you can ask for grab a bite and drink there tomorrow.

6. Determine interest, learn more about the person and their gesture if he or she interested on you. Ask them some questions about what kind of person they are and what thing they would like to do in their spare time. Figure out what they enjoy and their dislike and like.

7. Invite your date out for coffee as part of a group including her friends and your friends. Group outing can relieve pressure and make each of you feel more comfortable.

8. Ask them for out, once you feel comfortable and confident asking them for date. Don’t build up the event in your head and don’t overthink. This can actually create unrealistic expectations and you’ll be upset if you are let down.

9. Once you introduced yourself, you can start conservation about their interest and relatable conversation. Paying attention what the person is saying and where they are coming form. Improve you communication skills before asking anything.

10. Listen to the person carefully, it will help you to determine whether the person is interested in seeing you again or not. If they talk significant others, it seems like they don’t want to go to date.

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