How do you let a girl know you are asking her to go on a date instead of just "hanging out"?

[inouno]

Well I asked a girl to go to the movies and we went and all but I don't think she knew it was a date. I was kind of like "Hey, Do you want to go see a movie with me?" We had fun, but I don't think she thought anything of it. We are friends and have hung out before. How do you let her know that it is a date beforehand without being awkward? Also, how do you ask her if she wants to go steady afterwords?

[YourEternalRest]

Just continue asking her out to other places. Or you could try watching another movie together. Sooner or later, she will figure it out even if you don't say anything. Girls are generally better at picking up hints than guys are. At least from my experience anyway.

[Xero]

Just let this one go, I was in the same place you where 9months ago. Just take her out again, and when you leave her ask her alone.

"I really like you, do you like me as more than a friend?" or you could just straight up ask her to go out on a date with you next time you go out.

I did the same thing you are doing now, and I think if you ask her after the outing next time alone so shes not pressured. I think she could say yes. It is really worth risking the friendship.

I did it and now I'm 9months in with the girl of my dreams.

GOOD LUCK

[Beagle]

Some of the best relationships I've ever been in began as friendships adn escalated from there. I agree with YourEternalRest; she'll start picking up on it. Girls generally know when we're interested before we do.

Just start spending more time together, especially one on one. She'll get the message. Put your hand on her shoulder or offer her your arm, and see how she responds. If she relaxes into it or brightens up, you'll know she is interested. If she stiffens or pulls away, then you're locked in the friend zone.

I also think Xero's suggestion has merit. "Have you ever thought about us being more than friends?" can be a good way to proceed. That gives her the opportunity to let you know that the relationship is strictly friendship OR to let you know that she's interested in more. Some girls do better with a direct approach, and some it scares them off. This is where you just have to read the signals and know the individual girl.

Best wishes. It sounds like it's definitely worth pursuing. Being friends with a girl doesn't limit the development of a romantic relationship. However, if the romance doesn't work out then you risk losing the friendship. Just asking won't end the friendship, but if it escalates to romance and doesn't work, then it's very hard, although not impossible, to preserve the friendship. That's just something you have to accept. I think it's probably worth it in this case, though.