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For guys, being engaged is all about getting out of work for cake tastings, being forced to have an opinion on centerpieces, and answering “how did you propose” about a billion times.

Women expect to hear something romantic, like you swooped down on a flying unicorn and popped the question as you flew past the sunset. No one wants to hear that you asked her during halftime to order some more wings and/or marry you. Here are three of the seven ways to avoid looking like an idiot:

The during her marriage to another man proposal. Despite what Hollywood may tell you, brides do not want you barging into their wedding, stopping the vows, and proclaiming your love for them. And I’ll tell you what, there are extremely high odds that she will say no. So have some class and save the big, romantic movie gestures for moments when they’re needed—such as when you ask your girlfriend to choose you over her wildly successful job.

The edible ring proposal. It sounds romantically-cliche to propose via an engagement ring hidden at the bottom of chocolate mousse. In reality, it’s a subconscious death wish for your significant other. After all, if you were caught placing chokeable objects in someone’s food in any other situation, you would be arrested for attempted murder.

The social media proposal. Just because everyone communicates in 140 character or less these days doesn’t mean that you should propose via Facebook status. Nothing says I’m too lazy to sign offline like an e-mail with the subject line “will you marry me.” And please don’t think adding in a clever kissy smiley face will help matters at all.

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