Things to Say When you Approach a Girl

Before you dive into conversation, let a girl know
you're interested. The response you receive will let
you know if she's feeling the same way. Start
with eye contact, but use it sparingly. Don't check
her out with a head-to-toe eye sweep. She'll think
you're a creeper. Look her in the eye. Then begin
to look for reciprocal clues. Does she smile at
you? Gaze in your direction? Then by all means,
talk to her.
As for the "what to say" debate, keep this in
mind: Delivery is the key to success, and it
matters even more than what you say. Still, you'll
want to steer clear of lowbrow pickup lines like,
"Heaven must be missing an angel." Instead, offer
a genuine compliment about her appearance.
Better yet, make a joke about a situation you're
both familiar with. Maybe your P.E. teacher
reminds you of Sue Sylvester on "Glee." When you
let go of your own self-consciousness and are
truly interested in getting to know someone,
conversations naturally occur.
As the conversation begins rolling, look at her
and really listen to what she's saying. When she
finishes a thought, follow up with a question
connected to what she just said. Remember,
there's no need to get too serious. You're not
splitting the atom here, just getting to know
someone. Keep the conversation light and
friendly. If, by the way, she leans into you as you
speak, gives you her undivided attention or
touches your arm while laughing at something
you've just said, know this: As body language
goes, she's into you [source: Tattersall ].
When it's time to close the conversation, there
are three strategies to follow. First, offer a
positive statement, such as, "It was fun talking to
you." Then, make a plan. "You want to hang out
Saturday?" Finish with your reason for ending the
conversation (real or otherwise), such as "I've to
get to class, so I'll talk to you soon" [source:
Marshall ]. Need a few more tips for approaching
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