In a world of possibility, the words “how about we” unlock an infinite number of ways to connect. Whether you want to ignite a romance or strengthen a friendship, proposing “how about we date? Recently called " a decent first step.

Navigating the dating scene isn’t easy, but challenging one another with the question “how about we” enables a more focused line of questioning. When you make a move by saying, “how do we date? " it prompts the other person to express a similar sentiment.

And in the U.S. as well, the dating landscape has undergone changes. A lot of people are leaning into casual relationships, but you need to set intentions. So when someone says, “what if we” in a romantic context, it’s an invitation to consider mutual desires.

The bottom line is that if you really do feel a connection with someone, don’t even wait to see them again in person (though try for when this pandemic pass); just go ahead and propose the date by asking “how about we date? " You never know — you may find something delicious together!