Friends & datingIntermediate
Ending a date in English
What to say at the end of a date, including asking for a text at home.
Full script
Lin
I had a really good time tonight.
Them
Me too. Can I see you again?
Lin
Only if you text me first.
Them
Deal. I'll text you when I get home?
Lin
Yes. Text me when you get home. Safety first.
Them
And then text you good night?
Lin
And then I'll pretend I'm not waiting.
Them
So you'll reply in one second.
Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
Ending the date
✓ I had a really good time tonight.Warm date ending.
A standard, sincere line at the end of a date
More to come
✓ Can I see you again?Ask to meet again.
Use this if you want another date
Caring
✓ Text me when you get home.Say this to check they got home safe.
text = send a message
Save this
✓ I'll pretend I'm not waiting.Playful: acting like you are not waiting.
pretend = act like
Quick answers
Ending the date: what to say in English
Say “I had a really good time tonight.” — warm date ending. A standard, sincere line at the end of a date.
More to come: what to say in English
Say “Can I see you again?” — ask to meet again. Use this if you want another date.
Caring: what to say in English
Say “Text me when you get home.” — say this to check they got home safe. text = send a message.
Save this: what to say in English
Say “I'll pretend I'm not waiting.” — playful: acting like you are not waiting. pretend = act like.