1. “Marry Me!”

It’s unusual, funny, and a great way to suggest you’re looking for more than friendship. Now, I know it might sound too out there, but it all depends on the way you use it. I’ve used it in a jokingly flirty way, mostly to hint to the guy in question that I like something he said, did, or wore, and it worked like a charm every time. Yes, it definitely falls under the category of tried and trusted punch lines for getting asked out.

2. “Did I Miss Anything Important?”

Here is one of those tried and trusted punch lines for getting asked out you simply can’t go wrong with. In case you’re late for a lecture, presentation, or a sporting event of some sort and you happen to notice an empty seat right next to a very cute guy, this simple line could help you start something that could turn out to be a very interesting conversation followed by a date invite. It is often much easier than trying to decode signs he likes you from across the room.

3. “*Witty Remark of Choice*”

Every normal guy loves a smart woman, so if he tries a lame pickup line on you or says something to tease you, give him a big smile and think of the best, funniest retort you can. You can even surprise him by saying something like, “Oh, is that how guys ask women out these days?” or present him with a challenge he won’t be able to resist. Being sharp and witty is one of our favorite first date tips for keeping the spark alive.

4. “I Have a Feeling You’re Trying to Come up with a Lame Pick-up Line so I’ve Decided to Beat You to It”

Take the matters into your own hands, walk up to him, and say something like this. If he was checking you out, this will definitely make him laugh, and if he wasn’t, well, you will definitely surprise him and throw his male ego off balance. Men are usually a more competitive part of the human kind, so he’ll have to come up with a really good pick up line to demonstrate that he’s not the type to use the lame ones. For more ideas on how to break the ice, check out Verywell Mind's guide on asking someone out.

5. “I Love Your Jeans/T-shirt/watch! Where Did You Get It? My Bro/cousin/best Friend is Having a Birthday Soon and I Think That Just Might Be the Present I Was Looking for”

Bam! There you have it: a compliment, which is something both men and women enjoy, and a very subtle hint that you want him to ask you out. This is one of those foolproof, tried and trusted punch lines for getting asked out I always loved to use in order to make things easier for shy guys as it pretty much makes the situation quite clear. Now, if the guy you like isn’t really talented for interpreting these subtle hints, act like you have no idea where the shop he’s talking about is. If he likes you, he’ll definitely suggest going with you, so grab a cup of coffee once the shopping is done and you can officially call it a date.

6. “Oh, I’ve Been Dying to See That Movie! Alas, All My Friends Have Seen It Already!”

Okay, he simply must ask you out now because if he doesn’t, you’ll probably think he’s not into you. So, say something like this, look genuinely sad but not desperate, and wait for him to suggest seeing that movie together. If he likes you, he’ll definitely see this as a great chance to finally pop the question, and if he doesn’t, well, there’s plenty of fish in the sea, girlfriend!

7. “Hey, do You Know a Good Place Where I Could Get a Hot Chocolate?”

Hot stranger? No problem! Act like you’re back in town after a long trip and see if he takes the bait. Explain that you’re not very familiar with the area in question and you’re dying for a hot or cold drink. He’ll definitely help you out and maybe even suggest keeping you company!

Do you have some tried and trusted punch lines for getting asked out to share with me today? Do we even need those? I, for example, never had a problem with asking the guy out first, although my friends always thought I’m crazy because asking out is not something women should do.