PROM for a dummy

Pre-College Issues High School Life
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<p>Hello all. I'm a Junior right now, and though I wasn't planing on going to prom this year, I decided to b/c I got asked and b/c it was the weekend right after the crazy AP's. </p>

<p>So.... I know I'm one of the most socially and culturally deprived person in this nation. Any tips/must do's/maybe do's...blah blah?
All I know is...she'll come to my school (a long drive, too--she moved away recently). I know I need a tux? (rent?) and...yeah. It's her b-day, too.<br>
Our relationship has been weird, too, borderlining serious and just-friends.<br>
One more thing i know is that we have this "group" thing and meet at someone's house for dinner/pics...blah...blah. </p>

<p>So. What about this post-prom/ limo/ how to start (pick her up...?)
Yeah... so I know nothing. Plz help! </p>

<p>Thanks</p>

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<p>you should start picking your limo early and call up and ask different rates early because they begin to sky rocket as the days get near.</p>

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<p>what's it for, though?
Just for the two of us, or for the whole group...?</p>

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<p>well if u think u r socially deprived and etc, i think its a better idea for you to go with other ppl (maybe with ur close friends) as a group. cuz i think u will feel a little bit awkward going only with a girl that asked u unless u two know each other well.</p>

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<p>i'm pretty sure I am going with a group</p>

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<p>if you're going with a group--</p>

<p>1) limo.. arent you getting one with the guys of the group then? get it early so you that you're sure you'll get it the date you want
2) tux.. rent or buy. your choice. match your tie or vest to her dress color if you want
3) corsage or nosegay. not sure which one you will want.. ask her what color her dress is
4) tickets
5) afterparty/ whatever afterwards ..
6) she should pay for pictures</p>

<p>i think i covered most of it. this is how they do it where i live..you guys might be a bit different?</p>

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<p>thanks!!!!
Anyone else?</p>

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<p>mistme... did you create an account just to create this thread?</p>

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<p>almost seems like it.<br>
;)</p>

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<p>i'm in the same situation! except i'm a girl... Can you please tell me what I have to do? It's a senior prom (and i'm a junior), so I'm gonna feel a little out of place...</p>

<p>I got a dress (it's SO pretty; i love it!), shoes, and a necklace.</p>

<p>also, i'm wondering what part of the night i'm responsible for paying for. My date said he'd buy the tickets...</p>

<p>our relationship is sorta weird though. We rarely talk, and when we do, it's about school or something serious. I never thought he would ask me! I decided to go b/c a lot of my friends said that it's a lot of fun.</p>

<p>Thanks for your advice.</p>

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<p>then u should probably pay for the limo.</p>

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<p>If you're a junior and he asked you to his senior prom, you pay for your dress, hair, accessories, etc.</p>

<p>But he should buy your tickets and pay for the limo and stuff.</p>

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<p>or as a compromise..discuss these things with him and maybe split it in half.</p>

<p>wow, what a thread-jack.</p>

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<p>it's alright. It was a nearly dead thread anyway. </p>

<p>Okay, my date asked me (we're both juniors) to go. Am I still supposed to pay for the tickets? I heard pictures = the girl's job?
What's this business with corsage? Should I get one for her?</p>

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<p>yea, get a corsage but ask what color her dress is so it'd match. I assume your junior prom is a formal and not a semi-formal? because mine is a semi-formal..and you don't need to bother with limos,corsages and crap.</p>

<p>anywho, get the color..go to floristy place and get a corsage that'll match her and preferably, you. Ask the florist for what colors matches what because some guys tend to really suck at this..or ask your date. </p>

<p>i hate all this job crap, why cant you just ask each other and compromise? it's silly. it's like saying girls should stay home and do housework while the guy goes out and works. Anyway, this way would get rid of all confusion</p>

<p>if it's her bday, treat her to dinner after the dance.</p>

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<p>it's called residual sexism, get used to it.</p>

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<p>the corsage.. she'll probably tell u what to get her... if not, just make sure it matches with her dress...</p>

<p>girls should pay for their own stuff.. dress, makeup, hair stuff... (most girls go get their makeup done at nordstrom or whatever and get their hair done too..)
guys basically get the stuff for both of u including transportation, dinner, etc...
girls should usually pay for pictures IMO... its not essential but its nice when the girl pays for the pictures that you are going to get like 1 or 2 for u and your parents or grandparents, while she distributes the other 50.</p>

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<p>What's a corsage?</p>

<p>Haha, this just shows how much college admissions has gotten to me. I looked at the title, 'PROM' in big capital letters, and the first thing I thought was, "Ooh, a PROMYS thread."</p>

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<p>crap... i didn't pay for the pictures last weekend b/c i didn't bring any money with me into the dance. what do i do? do i offer to pay him back or just let it go?</p>

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<p>I would offer to pay him back.</p>

<p>Where I'm from....
1. the guy pays for the tickets, limo, dinner, after party stuff
2. the girl pays for the pictures
3. the guys ALWAYS get the girls a corsage
4. the girls ALWAYS get the guys a bootineer (i totally spelled that wrong)</p>

<p>As for advice....
1. make your date feel comfortable
2. try not to have any awkward silence moments
3. NEVER DITCH YOUR DATE
4. always dance even if you suck at it...i mean it is a dance
5. HAVE FUN!!!</p>