So, Homecoming is coming up in a week and I was wondering if I should go. At my old school we didn't have any dances so I don't have any experience at this type of event. What do you think, should I go or not?

I'm from the UK and I don't actually know what a Homecoming dance is - could you tell me what it means please?

But I would say that you should go for it - have fun!! Go and make some memories, when you're an oldie like me you'll remember the dance - but you won't remember a night at home sat in front of the TV.

Let us know if you do go

Reg

life is not a dress rehearsal, there are no retakes, and im sure in your later years that you will have regrets, but your regrets should be confined to stuff that was a hard decision in the first place. When you get older you will long for the days you could have back but never can. Live, nobody you ever meet will ever want to hear how you didn't go to the homecoming dance, they'll want to hear how you went and the time you had.

Get a group of pals, male and female and go together. That's always fun. If you get six or seven you could probably even go splitsies on a limo.

Great response, Stixxman!!! Couldn't have put it better myself!

For most American (and Canadian I think) kids, homecoming is really just a fall dance. BUT, there are some "events" that generally go along with it. It happens after a home football game, the school's former alumni are generally honored at the Homcoming Football game, and there are contests to pick which boy and girl will be that year's "Homecoming King and Queen". The Homecoming Court thing is typically stupid, it's a popularity contest---except I liked the way my HS did it which was different from most--our homecoming candidates were chosen by teachers, they were good students, who generally did a lot of mentor work, tutoring, and were generally nice people. The students then voted on the pair that they thought best represented the school.

I'd say go to your Homecoming dance ALS; the worst thing that could happen is that it would be boring and you can go home if it is. The best thing that could happen is that you'll have tons of fun and meet new people.

I have never heard of a school up here having a dance like that. Of course, we are more into hockey than football, LOL

Theres a first time for everything, and I agree that you should go to the dance and have fun...My grandson was in 9th grade last year and the 10th grade was having a dance...He wasn't dating anyone and a cutie patootie, asked him to go...He said sure, and before you know it about 20 of them made their plans together...They went to the dance and then out to eat afterwards. Getting a bunch of friends together is a sure way to have a good time...Go for it...

Absolutly! Always a fun way to go...

Of course, if I would have gotten 20 fellow students together to go to a dance, that would have been the whole highschool! LOL

Homecoming is lame. Same with all school dances. If you don't want to go...don't. If you do, then by all means go.

Dont do it. It will end in disaster.

dang. my homecoming isn't until november 3rd. I'm going with my boyfriend

if you wish to go do. it is always fun.

um...got a date or friends to go with? if not...no lol

Go, I regretted not going to mine.

How about making a thread asking what you should eat for breakfast tomorrow.

The best Dances I have been to were for charity, but to make the most fun, tell someone you will give them a dollar if the dance with someone else. If they pick one of your good friend's girlfriend on a slow dance, give him the dollar at the very end of the dance and sit back and watch the fireworks fly . Oh and your good friend will thank you.

My school doesn't have a homecoming dance, but go anyways. Most dances are pretty lame for the most part, but if it sucks too bad you could always leave. Or get "escorted" out like I did. Don't ask.....

Cornflakes?

I wouldn't worry about the dancing part. People will be milling around all over the place so no one's going to be sitting back and observing you.

Is it incredibly formal? If you don't have to buy a lot of expensive clothing or rent a tux or anything you basically have nothing to lose. You can go as long as you'd like and simply leave if you're uncomfortable or bored. Try to round up a few friends and go as a group. That will make it less stressful. If you have an older friend ask him or her what it was like last year. Then you'll know what to expect.

A final thought-- If it starts to feel too uncomfortable and you decide not to go, it's not the end of the world. So don't get too stressed out either way.

Pfft, hell no, frosted flakes.

Pfft....Corn flakes... What were you thinking?

I only went to one of my school dances and after about 20 minutes, had to leave. At the time I was playing the goth role and couldn't be bothered with such things.

I'd say go and if it's something you're not down with, leave. I'm sure there will be a few parties going on that night.

Do what makes you happy.

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...I want Bacon.

LOL It's good to learn to leave an event if you don't need to be there and you're bored.

No way! Count chocula or nothing! But as to going to the dance, sure! like others have said get a few friends togeather and go check it out! If it,s lame you can always find something else to do! Just don,t stay home and risk hearing from others what a great time they had or later in life wondering what if? Regrets of what if really suck!

This is a very legitamit question....kinda.

I never went to any school dances and I've never regretted it....some are into that stuff and some aren't. If ya feel comfortable going, then by all means - Go.

Well, I'll tell you this (first of all isn't it kind of early for a homecoming dance already?) anyway, YES....go. When I was in HS I hated going to dances with clingy guys (I was too wild, running around and they'd get mad, blah...blah...blah...) so I would suggest you go without a date (FOR SURE - MORE FUN) maybe a couple of friends so you can hang and play it by ear. What are your other choices for that night anyway? Just go and then come back and tell us ALL the details Jody

PS: Strong cuppa and that's it...I do brunch (in betwen breakfast and lunch/ snack); can't stand to eat when I first wake up! Eww.

yes.

it is a right of passage. a symbolic event. i think you should go.

Jeffrey Dahmer did not attend his. it was instrumental in his later development. read the books on him and you will see why I'm not suggesting you will turn into a serial killer if you do not attend, but i am suggesting it will influence your development.. you have to consider WHY the school organises the dance in the first place (they know the significance of the event)


how about just clicking EXIT instead of narc'ing on the original poster?

yeah hacking on people is a sure sign that you don't like yourself that much and need to knock others down just to make yourself feel better, grow up, this person is asking a good question. If you dont have an opinion worth listening too, shut up.

You know, I'm quite a few years out of high school, and my life is not affected one iota by the fact that I went to some dances and did not go to others. Heck, I even skipped prom and I'm a functioning member of society.

Here's the secret to a good life! If you want to do something, and it doesn't hurt anyone else, do it. If you start to do it and find out it's not so great after all, stop doing it. If you decide not to do something and then find out it was pretty great, don't worry about it. THere will be another chance to do something fun. There always is.

good one purplos

I never ever went to a school dance, and I never felt like I missed anything.

dress up all punk and steam in their and just jump around like a lunatic. explore your desire to just go nuts

To the OP, my homecoming is coming up fairly soon as well and I was questioning the same predicament myself.

And I would have to say, GO FOR IT! What have you got to lose? Reguardless of your inexperience at dances, looking back at that night in years ahead from now, it will be memorable and something that you'll look back on fondly. There are so many times that I have ended up kicking myself for not going through with something because of my insecurities holding me back.

I should seriously be taking my own advice. I almost didn't want to go; I want to go with a certain somebody but as an old fashioned gal at heart I want him to make the first move and ask me. And that probably won't happen. So unless I find another date, let alone a date at all, I originally didn't plan on going.

But after reading your post I realize how great it could turn out to be! Let us know if you do plan on going, and I'll vow to go to mine as well! Keep us posted, kiddo. (:

you should go to the dance... IMO

I'm going to the dance, on monday I'm asking a girl to go with me.

Well you go and have a good time...Let us know how you make out...And good luck with your date...

I didnt go to my 'End of school ball' which as i understand is the the same as your Homecoming, and i have regretted it ever since. You should go, all i know about homecoming is from films and it appears to be a pretty big thing on your side of the pond