The Common 'mistake' Guys Make When Asking For Phone Number

Some men make a key mistake when asking a woman for her phone number, according to one dating coach.

Blaine Anderson has been in the game as a dating expert and matchmaking coach for several years now. The former University of Arizona sorority girl and Dating By Blaine founder said she was inspired to go into the field while in college.

"I've helped 3,000+ guys like you learn to build confidence, escape the friend zone, and land awesome girlfriends, fast ????," Anderson's website says.

"Dating is a SKILL. If you believe in yourself, and have the humility to believe there are things you can learn, you will see big changes with a little effort and the right plan."

Anderson also provides free dating tips on her Instagram page, where she has over 710,000 followers. In one video this weekend, she outlined one way men often fumble an attempt to secure a woman's phone number.

According to Anderson, the mistake men make is simply asking for the digits, when instead, they should ask the woman out first and then ask for her number.

"Here's what you're going to say: 'It's been great speaking to you, but I have to go now. Let's grab a drink sometime,'" Anderson said.

"When she agrees, say this, 'Great, what's your number? Will arrange via text.'"

Anderson added in the caption of the video that "making this change won’t mean she always says ‘yes’ but it will give you the best possible shot!"

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"I wish I knew all this stuff when you were single ????," one guy said.

"I just show up in my Maserati and an Armani suit and they hand me their #," another joked.

"Getting the number is fairly easy, the big questions is will she reply and keep the momentum going after?" a third man chimed in.

"I’ve actually gotten several #’s by asking straight for it," a fourth person said.

"Great idea," added a fifth.

You can follow Anderson on Instagram right here.