Top 10 ways to ask someone out

October 19, 2022 — by Christina Chang and Sam Bai
Photo by Lynn Dai
Ask someone out with these easy, fool-proof methods.
100% proven success rate.

Editor’s note: We are most definitely qualified to write this story. However, we are not liable for any losses or damage that may arise from our advice.

  1. Give them a box of chocolates.

Just hope they’re not lactose intolerant. 

  1. Invite them over for Thanksgiving.

You can bring your parents over — fun for the whole family!

  1. Procrastinate on asking them out.

Put those homework procrastination skills to good use.

  1. Have a friend set you up.

Strategize to have a large family gathering and everyone ditch except for your crush.

  1. Suggest watching a movie.

Having no time to talk mitigates the chance of embarrassing yourself.

  1. Hold a staring contest.

According to the American Psychological Association, two minutes of an unbroken gaze can significantly increase “feelings of passionate love.”

  1. Ask on April 1.

If they say yes, congrats! If not, no worries — you’re just joking.

  1. Buy them a 10-carat diamond.

Money buys happiness.

  1. Avoid them.

The relationship will probably work out better if it remains hypothetical.

  1. Send them this Top 10.

If you received this, hint hint, wink wink ;))

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About the contributors
Christina Chang
Christina Chang, Class of 2023, is an Editor-In-Chief of the '22-'23 Falcon staff. Previously, she served as a Sports Editor and local events beat writer for the '21-'22 staff and a Reporter and Layout Artist for the '20-'21 staff. During her time with The Falcon, she covered community news like the breakdown of city budget allocations and the first Blossom Festival post-COVID; wrote a series addressing mental health; profiled teacher friendships amid the pandemic; reported on the return of in-person learning and sports after shelter-in-place; and authored a narrative reflecting on her own basketball journey of eight years.

Christina was named one of four finalists for Youth Journalism International's 2023 Student Journalist of the Year and one of seven finalists for the National Scholastic Press Association's 2022 Writer of the Year. She has received 23 journalism awards at the international, national and regional levels; her works have been recognized by Youth Journalism International, National Scholastic Press Association, Journalism Education Association of Northern California, Scholastic Art & Writing Awards and Santa Clara University. To further her journalism experience, she attended workshops during summer 2022 hosted by the Columbia Scholastic Press Association, California Scholastic Press Association and Stanford Daily.

She will fondly remember The Falcon as a highlight of her high school years, and will forever cherish the memories created during monthly deadline nights, enjoying catered food and chatting with fellow staff members while rushing to finish each print edition. Outside of the J-room, she enjoys getting involved in the community through volunteering with local nonprofits and school clubs as well as exploring her interests and creativity through art.
Sam Bai
Sam Bai, Class of '24, is an opinion editor for the 2023-24 staff. Previously, he was an entertainment editor. He writes a enjoys writing 100 word rants, stories reviewing video games, and news happening in the school. Outside of journalism, he enjoys folding origami, playing video games, and hanging out with friends.