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Can I ask you out for dinner vs Can I take you out to dinner

Both phrases are correct and often used to invite someone to dinner. The choice between 'ask...for' and 'take...to' depends on personal preference and specific context.
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Last updated: July 15, 2024 • 63624 views

This phrase is correct and commonly used to invite someone to have dinner together.

"Can I ask you out for dinner "

This phrase is a polite and casual way to ask someone if they would like to have dinner with you.
  • Aug 7, 2006 ... Can I ask you out for dinner ? do we say for dinner or to dinner, which one is correct ?
  • Feb 25, 2019 ... Can I ask you out for dinner? -. Vill du gå på bio med mig? Do you want to go see a movie with me? -. As in every language you can ask this ...
  • Feb 25, 2019 ... Can I ask you out for dinner? -. Vill du gå på bio med mig? Do you want to go see a movie with me? -. As in every language you can ask this ...
  • Sep 21, 2012 ... Beverly: He pursued, he had this certain level of tenacity and finally, I acquiesced, so we went out. Ron: I said, “Can I ask you out for dinner ...
  • Sep 12, 2018 ... daily convo with jeno; “hey can i ask you out for dinner?” - random student; “haha,,, i'm not that interesting” - jeno; lies, we all know that ...
  • Sep 10, 2022 ...Can I ask you out for dinner later?” He asked you, the was a boyish nervousness that put you at ease over the situation, you paused ...
  • Can I ask you out for dinner? Compared to asking someone out for drinks or coffee, dinner will always be a better option in Chinese culture. Then, a movie ...
  • Chapter 26: Can I Ask You Out For Dinner? Chapter 1 : You... Can See Me? Chapter 2 : I'm Asking - What is Your Name? Chapter 3 : Seems Like You're With ...
  • Chapter 26: Can I Ask You Out For Dinner? ; legitimitboss. 1351 days ago · Awe NOOOO. 43 ; bleach. 1303 days ago · 29 ; ara_ara0 · 1344 days ago · nooooooooo.

Alternatives:

  • Would you like to have dinner with me?
  • Do you want to grab dinner together?
  • How about dinner with me?
  • Care to join me for dinner?
  • Shall we have dinner together?

This phrase is correct and commonly used to invite someone to have dinner together.

"Can I take you out to dinner "

This phrase is a polite and slightly more formal way to ask someone if they would like to have dinner with you, implying that you will be the one paying for the meal.
  • Jul 13, 2022 ... And my wife was all “omg I wish someone said that to me!” So I jokingly turned and said “can I take you out to dinner” and she got all excited ...
  • Aug 7, 2006 ... "Can I take you out to dinner?" This is the usual but there are exceptions. Like you say "I had my friends over for dinner". I don't think ...
  • Dec 25, 2013 ... "Can I take you out to dinner?" would be my choice.
  • Mar 25, 2022 ... Can I take you out to dinner? rahulsharma.raj.58. So beautiful. marggiann. So glad you are back in Cleveland!! So ... more. montyharp.
  • Dec 16, 2018 ... ... I know its been awhile; but I can't stop thinking about you and I'd love to see you again; can I take you out to dinner?” Upvote ·. 91.
  • Jan 12, 2024 ... i can get used to this. more. View all 108 comments. kingmxurice_. Can I take you out to dinner some time. kenmills745.
  • Jun 8, 2017 ... However, I was delighted when he added “But can I take you out to dinner?” Bryan smiled smugly, proud to be the match maker who introduced ...
  • Jun 15, 2015 ... ... more. vanilladuchzz. Eliza can i take you out to dinner babe? ... more. February 28, 2015 · elizadushku's profile picture · elizadushku. •.
  • Oct 10, 2023 ... I texted her and said, “You were a few days early.” We talked about that a little, and then I asked, “Can I take you out to dinner?” She ...

Alternatives:

  • Would you like me to take you out for dinner?
  • May I treat you to dinner?
  • How about I take you out to dinner?
  • Shall we go out for dinner?
  • Can I invite you to dinner?

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