<p>What happens if unfortunately prom date gets sick at the night of the prom? This is very unfortunate event as no one has control. Is it okay if the second healthy person asks third party who is going to prom (the third part has no date and is going with friends) as a substitute? Is it supposed to be bad etiquette to ask a new person for prom date at the last minute? Is it a bad gesture towards the first prom eprson date also? What is the best scenario in this event? Is it okay just going to prom and do not worry about dancing and all other stuff.</p>
<p>What do you do?</p>
<p>Not sure if this is hypothetical question or circumstancial…probably it depends on the social circle of the healthy unpartnered prommer-to-be…do some people go alone? Could the prommer-to-be join the other singles comfortably? Is there a good friend who would be a fun date? What is the nature of the relationship with the ill date? Is it an illness to be avoided, or is it a broken leg? Someone who understands the situation could probably advise you best. Good luck…hope it is a nice evening for someone…</p>
<p>At my kids school, it is no big deal to go to prom without a date. Daughter went with a herd of her friends (male and female). Son went by himself and met up with his friends there.</p>
<p>that totally sucks for your prom date. if you guys were looking forward to prom but your date (she, for this post’s purposes) gets sick, you could still celebrate later by going out on a fun date or something.</p>
<p>if you guys are dating, then ask her what she wants you to do. chances are she wants you to have a good time and if she’s not the jealous type, then she probably wont care if you go with someone else.</p>
<p>if you’re not dating, then go with one of your friends that also doesnt have a date. most girls like to have dates (for dinner, driving, and pictures at least!) and no-pressure (in regards to after parties and sex) dates are by far the best for girls that weren’t expecting dates in the first place.</p>
<p>my advice? go with a girl friend of yours as long as it wont **** off your girlfriend. then once you get there, you can split up, but if it sucks…you can meet up again and dance together. you can feed off of each other’s good energy.</p>
<p>there’s nothign wrong with changing prom dates last minute. make sure she has a dress! have fun</p>
<p>D went to every homecoming dance, junior prom, AND senior prom without a date (which REALLY bugged her when it came to senior prom …). She ended up having a great time at all of them! H & I were really pleased that she could do that … neither of us could at our high schools, and consequently neither of us ever attended a homecoming or prom in high school. If the young person’s social scene allows it, s/he should do whatever s/he feels comfortable doing. If the date is more than a friend, another date might not go over well … but it might, depending on the kids. Going with a group of friends might also be an option. And … believe it or not … not going never killed anyone, either! Hubby & I survived and prospered promless.</p>
<p>BTW, I almost went to prom, but I just couldn’t handle the one guy who wanted to take me. I had a dress but (shamefully) ended up backing out. I eventually wore it to a formal in college. So a purchased dress isn’t necessarily a wasted dress.</p>
<p>I would say it DEPENDS on the relationship with the original date…if friends, ask another. If never dated before prom, probably ask another. If steady, go alone. </p>
<p>You could Ask date what he/she would prefer…b/c they may have preference that you do ask someone or you don’t …and decide if you want to abide by that. YOu really dont’ owe them anything…even if you DO go on the prom date with them…(that is impt to remember…) just be respectful…</p>
<p>I know a boy who had to do this several weeks ago. He was admitted to a psych hospital a week before the prom. He didn’t tell his date that he might not make it until about 4 days before, hoping each day that he would get out in time. She was luckily able to get someone else to go with her at the last minute. He has still not been released. A very tough situation, but things turned out as well as they could have for the girl.</p>