100+ “The Best Way to Ask Me Out Is By” – Hinge Answers

Online dating doesn’t have to be complicated.

When someone asks you to fill out “The best way to ask me out is by…”, don’t freeze—use it to show who you are and what you want.

This list gives you 100+ fun, flirty, and real ways to answer, using the kind of words you’d actually say in real life.

I’ve tried a few of these myself, and trust me—when you're clear and a little creative, it totally stands out.
These aren’t just one-liners—they’re mini invitations to connection.

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Funny & Playful Hinge Answers

With a pizza in hand and a terrible pickup line
Singing “Let’s Go Out” to the tune of a love song
Telling me you have snacks and sarcasm
Sending me a meme and asking if I wanna recreate it IRL
Asking “Coffee or tequila?” and respecting the answer
Writing “Do you believe in fate?” and following up with “Because I just swiped right”
Challenging me to a rock-paper-scissors match for drinks
Offering to watch paint dry together as a joke
Pretending it’s a business meeting but it’s actually a date
Saying “Let’s get tacos and pretend it’s love at first salsa”

Casual & Low-Key Approaches

“Wanna grab coffee this weekend?”
“Let’s go for a walk and talk about random things”
“Movie night? My place or yours?”
“Let’s hang out and not call it a date (but it is)”
“Wanna grab a slice and wander?”
“Let’s do something chill and just vibe”
“How about an ice cream run?”
“Let’s get brunch and complain about dating apps”
“Join me on a bookstore + coffee adventure?”
“Wanna explore the city together, no pressure?”

Sweet & Thoughtful Suggestions

“Tell me your favorite spot and let’s go there”
“Let me cook for you (and probably burn something)”
“Bring flowers and your best smile”
“Let’s plan a mini picnic”
“Send me a playlist and say, ‘Wanna talk music over dinner?’”
“Say something cheesy like ‘Let me take you on the best first date ever’”
“Write me a little note asking me out”
“Say ‘I’ll pick you up at 7’ like a 90s rom-com”
“Be honest and say ‘I think we’d get along—let’s meet’”
“Ask me what my week looks like and work around it”

Clever & Creative Ideas

“Invite me to a themed trivia night you’re sure to win”
“Ask me out in a haiku”
“Send a Google Calendar invite and act like it’s a business proposal”
“Write a cheesy poem and say ‘Let’s make this a duet’”
“Ask if I’m free for a spontaneous adventure”
“Pitch a Shark Tank-style date idea and I’ll invest”
“Pretend it’s a rom-com and we’re the stars”
“Make a PowerPoint about why we should go out”
“Create a fake holiday and say we have to celebrate it together”
“Leave a trail of clues (aka messages) that lead to ‘Wanna go out?’”

Food-Based Pickups

“Ask me over pizza and garlic knots”
“Say ‘First date: tacos. Second date: sushi. Third: surprise.’”
“Mention brunch and I’m in”
“Let’s split a dessert and see where it goes”
“Ask if I like coffee, then suggest we grab some”
“Say ‘What’s your favorite comfort food? Let’s go get it’”
“Offer to cook pasta and see if I bring wine”
“Find a new place to eat and ask if I’ll be your plus one”
“Say ‘I want to take you out for the best fries in town’”
“Let’s get something messy, like burgers, and laugh about it”

Straightforward & Confident

“Just say, ‘I’d like to take you out’”
“Tell me you’re interested and make a plan”
“Be honest—no games, just real vibes”
“Say ‘Let’s make this more than just chats’”
“Tell me when and where and I’m there”
“Ask what I like to do and build from there”
“Say ‘This app is boring. Let’s make it better—together’”
“Tell me you’re done texting and want to meet”
“Just shoot your shot. I respect confidence”
“Say ‘Let’s turn this into something real’”

Flirty & Bold

“Say you can’t stop thinking about this date idea”
“Tell me I won’t regret saying yes to you”
“Dare me to go out with you (spoiler: I will)”
“Say you’ve already picked the playlist and the outfit”
“Flirt like it’s your job, then seal it with ‘Dinner?’”
“Say ‘This could be fun—or really fun’”
“Send a wink and a location suggestion”
“Say ‘You + me + wine = the start of something’”
“Flatter me, then ask if I’m free Friday”
“Write, ‘You’re way too cute to stay on this app’”

Nerdy & Cute Options

“Quote my favorite show and tie it into a date invite”
“Ask me out using a Harry Potter reference”
“Pretend we’re Sims and this is our first interaction”
“Challenge me to Mario Kart and pizza night”
“Invite me to watch Star Wars and debate plot holes”
“Tell me you’ll bring snacks to our game night”
“Say ‘Let’s get boba and talk comic books’”
“Ask me to your D&D group as a guest of honor”
“Suggest a board game café for first date vibes”
“Say ‘Let’s combine our favorite fandoms for a themed date’”

Spontaneous & Exciting

“Say ‘Pack a bag—we’re going on a tiny adventure’”
“Invite me to do something new with you”
“Say ‘Let’s be impulsive and grab drinks tonight’”
“Plan something random and say ‘Trust me’”
“Say ‘Let’s meet halfway and see what happens’”
“Surprise me with a fun plan I didn’t expect”
“Challenge me to say yes before you tell me the plan”
“Say ‘Let’s get dressed up and pretend we’re fancy’”
“Pick a random event and ask if I’ll join”
“Say ‘I booked us something fun. Wanna come?’”

Chill Homebody Vibes

“Invite me for a movie and chill night at yours”
“Say ‘Let’s cook together and mess it up’”
“Suggest a lazy Sunday with coffee and cuddles”
“Offer to build a pillow fort and hang out”
“Say ‘I’ll bring the snacks if you pick the movie’”
“Invite me to a cozy night with board games”
“Say ‘Let’s wear sweats and order takeout’”
“Offer a night of blanket, binge-watching, and bonding”
“Invite me to read side by side in peace”
“Say ‘Let’s talk for hours and forget the time’”

Bonus – Just Be You

“Whatever you do—make it feel real, not scripted”
“Be brave, be kind, and just ask”
“Say what’s on your heart. That’s all I need.”

Final Thoughts

This Hinge prompt isn’t just about asking—it’s about connecting.
Be playful or deep, simple or clever, as long as you’re you.

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