Do you guys mention the invite on the first text(I always text her right away with my number so she saves it and then I go silent for a day or two usually even if she replies) or do you build a little rapport for a couple messages first? May be a newbie question but I normally just send something like "Hey [her name] lets get drinks on thurs. Hows 8pm?"

Should I be texting a couple back and forths first. such as:

You- "Hey [name], did you ever get that sexy skirt you were looking at?" (ie- met in a clothing store for example)

Her- "heyy, yeah I did!......."

You- "........ Hey lets get drinks thurs. Hows 8pm?"

Also, am thinking about trying out a new method of giving her two different dates and having her pick which one is better(assumes the sale and gets her in a 'which one' vs a 'yes' or 'no' mindset). IE: "Lets grab a drink this week at [x place]. Whats better for you, tues or thurs evening?"

What do you guys think is optimal?