Get her to say, 'Yes'

I was trolling around MSN today and came across this story about how to ask a woman out (and get her to say yes). The tips are pretty good, and I could hardly see them backfire. In the spirit of equality, though, I would apply them to women who want to ask men out, too.

Here's a brief summary of the tips, as listed on the Web site.

1. DO be straightforward. If you want to go out with her, just say so.

2. DON’T ask her out via email. It's too impersonal and makes it too easy for her to say no. (Same goes for texting, MySpace and Facebook.)

3. DO look her in the eyes and smile when you ask her. Confidence is attractive.

4. DON’T pass the buck to her. A shy woman may not act on it.

5. DO practice your cool, can-do tone. Such a tone makes the act sound casual and not threatening.

6. DON’T be vague. Plans that aren't made usually never happen.

7. DO knock it out of the park with originality. Dinner and a movie is so passe.

8. DO make it clear it’s a date with one specific phrase. Don't leave her wondering if you're going out on a date or just as friends.

What are some other tips you would add to this list? What usually makes you say, "yes," to a date?