Striking up a conversation with a girl is one, keeping her attention is another.
The first five minutes is always the most crucial part.
This is where she'll gauge and assess your worth.
Know What To Say Girls' attention are always caught up by someone who knows what he is talking about, but not doing it in a haughty manner.
Being fresh is a turn off, so even if you are the school's number one jock, make sure that you approach her with a shy smile, but with eyes full of determination.
Try talking to her with a general topic like the most recent blockbuster movie, or the most popular band.
But of course you have to make sure that you also know what you are talking about.
Make Her Laugh, But Not Too Much Ok, so laughter is the best medicine, but being the class clown will not put you on spot number one.
Your sense of humor might get the worst out of you and she might end up not taking you seriously.
Striking a joke or two can break the ice and loosen up the tension between the two you.
Make sure the jokes that you are cracking up are clean and fun-filled.
Avoid discriminatory remarks.
Watch what comes out of your mouth.
One small spill will make a big difference.
Find The Deal About Her Knowing whether or not she's in a relationship is something that you have to know, otherwise you might find yourself a subject to harassment and bullying.
It would be uncomfortable if you are asking for her number when suddenly someone from your back pipes and tells you that you may not have her number.
Getting To Know Her Once you have confirmed her relationship status, whether she's in a relationship or not, become her friend.
If she has a boyfriend, then deal with that fact and do not try to steal her away.
Remember, if you do that and she breaks up with him, chance are in the future, she might do it to you too.
Deal with the fact that she's "taken", and do not assert yourself.
If she is not in a relationship, it does not mean that she's looking for one too.
There are reasons why girls opt to be alone.
Know her reason/s, and respect them.
If you really, really like her, then you'd be more than willing to wait.
Don't Be A Chatterbox Chances are, if you are already starting to that one girl you really like, you can't gather your thoughts anymore.
Random thoughts keep on pooping up, and you get you to ramble on nonsense things.
One thing, it won't hurt you to pause for a second or two when you are talking to her.
Gather your thoughts and organize them.
If you're in a party, ask her how she finds the party.
Small talks help lot to keep the conversation going, and to veer it away from dead-end and uncomfortable silence.
Keep Your Eyes On Hers Eye contact is essential, but stop staring.
Otherwise she'd think that your some kind of a stalker on the loose.
Pay attention to what she's saying.
Don't fret and look around like a cornered bunny.
The Finale When you think everything is on the right track, ask for her number.
Be honest and straightforward about it.
Something like "Hey, maybe we can have pizza and soda on Saturday.
Can I have your number?".
If she gives you her number, that's a good indication that she likes talking to you too.
But if she refuses to give it out, don't be miffed.
She's just not into you.
Always remember that girls like to be approached on with respect and tact.
Making her see the real you, and keeping it cool at the same are among the qualities that can catch her attention.
How to talk to a girl is not really a big problem if you'll just keep these easy tips in mind.
Make an effort to make the conversation alive.
It's going to be worth it.