How do you strike up a conversation with a crush you barely know and that barely knows you?
90103
OMG!!! this is a common problem, just do it and get it over with before you make yourself look stupid, trust me\nhere i copy and pasted a response to someone else its the same thing\n\nahh a very common problem...... don't worry about it, find an excuse to talk to him, tell him he has cool shoes, hair, or you like his shirt or something like that. It will always work. Then ask him where he got it and he will say something. Then you have the opportunity to talk about where he got it from and eventually conversation will become natural. See its just so easy. You also seem to have approaching problems. If you want to approach him you could try to take a friend along but no more than one. Also you could try hanging out near him, but not too close, and look at him and look away... look at him again and look away again... every now and then and see if he looks at you. If he does he is interested in you. If he still ignores you, you could try accidently bumping into him or something. Find excuses they make it alot easier. If you can build up enough confidence walk up to him and just start talking about watever.
664674
I don't know about flattering, but introducing yourself while saying something you have in common is a good place to start (like if you are in the same class or something).  Have a question ready to ask, probably related to that thing in common, maybe two or three of them, before you can get towards what you really want to know (his availability).
167824
Just talk to them the way you'd talk to a guy you were being friendly with.  Be casual and don't feel intimidated.
830713
Just say "Hi.  this is (so-in-so), (so-in-so)'s cousin.  Remember me?"  If he remembers you or is polite, he'll say "Yea ... how is everything?"  then you say "Everything is good..." (you start your conversation here).  Good luck!
89938
There are many things you could do,but everything has got\nto be original!\nYou could just go up to her and introduce yourself\n(be confident,but don't brag!!),don't talk only for yourself,LISTEN to her,or\nyou could try to make a conversation by guessing e.g. what\nis the music she likes,conversation themes depend a lot on\nthe situation and the location you are,\nyou could use a piece of paper to give her when passing her by(it should say something clever though,eh!!),you could\nuse your cell phone(write an SMS,go to her and tell her,\ncould you please fill in your cell number here,there is a message for you ;-) if she does it you also have her number..I ve done it,it worked),you could stare into her\neyes like forever trying to make her notice you ve noticed\nher and then go tell her something clever and original,like\n(don't know,I'm thinking right now,you may find something\nbetter!)"my friends complain I keep ignoring them all night\n(because you are staring at her of course that is,if she\nis clever,she ll get it),could you please save me trouble\nand go out with me (e.g.)tomorrow??I promise I won't bring my friends along!"...\n\nJust be original.That's all you gotta do.\n\nHope I ve been helpful.\nGood luck!
626742
Just speak...even random things....talk about the weather, or just start up a conversation. Are you shy? Or do you just not know what to say? I used to be shy..still am....but you gotta gotta learn to come out of your shell. Like I said...strike up a conversation no matter how hard it is...believe me, it works.
373494
talk and associate with them... or eye contact (a mini skirt can work just as well:P)
827820
If it's someone you know from an organization to which you both belong or an activity that you have in common, suggest that a few of you go out for coffee or  drink to discuss plans or opinions or techniques, etc. While you're in that small group, pay special attention to the guy you're interested in.  Ask him his opinion, and at the end of the evening suggest that you get together again to talk.  \n\nAt that point, the ball's in his court. If he's interested, he'll agree to meet you or ask you out.  And, what's more, he'll think it was actually his idea!
326803
well if you don't know him well, start talking to his friends maybe, find his AIM name, or(this may be an awkward situation) you can just talk tohim one day and just start talking, if you want to right away you could ask if he wanted to go out for a movie or dinner. get things started
282292
make a move and start staring back and then when you get some time talk to him start a conversation and get to know each other
690103
Start off as friends, introduce yourself and work your way up going slowly. Do not try to be really quick or else she might get freaked out. After getting to know each other start calling each toher and chat.
730248
If you were still working in the school, it might be best to approach him slowly, as a rapid approach does carry some added risk of rejection.  However, under the circumstances, a subtle approach simply isn't an option.  Do it or don't do it.\n\nDoes he know you by name?  If you were to call him, how difficult would it be for him to know who you are?\n\nHere's an idea, if you want to be just a little on the sneaky side.  Call him up on the weekend, and ask if he has a few minutes to meet with you.  A coffee shop or pancake house might be a good place to arrange a meeting.\n\nIf he asks for a reason, tell him you may have lost something in his classroom, perhaps a piece of jewelry, and you're wondering if he may have found it.\n\nAt this point, he has two choices.  He can assure you that he hasn't seen it, or he can agree that it would be a good idea for the two of you to get together to discuss the matter.
58367
First you smile, then go up to her and just try: "Hi" or "Hi" and a compliment... tell her why you wanted to speak to her. And if she doesn't act interested be friendly, wish her a nice day and leave, be cool... because you really weren't that interested...\nBut when you say a compliment, don't say anything cheesy like: You have a great smile, or anything too machoman. \nTry something like: "I really tried hard to think of something I could say to you to make you notice me (or whatever) but I couldn't come up with anything that didn't sound weird... so I'll just make it easy; Hi, I'm ..."\n\nI don't know...\nBut I think it's cool that you want to do that! You've got courage.\nGood luck!
120495
I WOULD LIKE TO SUGGEST SOMETHING VERY POLITELY TO U.1ST LEARN TO WRITE & FRAME A QUESTION PROPERLY BEFORE GOING AFTER THIS GUY.\nHAVE U?THEN\nWELL ANYWAY IF HE IS UR SCHOOLMATEU SHOULDN'T HAVE THAT MUCH TROUBLE IN MEETING HIM.JUST GO & HIT HIM(INNOCENTLY)SPREAD OUT ALL UR APOLOGIES.NEXT TIME U COME ACROSS HIM(U SHOULD IF POSSIBLE IN THE SAME DAY)SMILE AT HIM & DROP A HELLO.THEN THE NEXT DAY U SEE HIM ASK HIM HIS NAME & INTRODUCE URSELF TO HIM.THEN SLOWLY SLOWLY BEFRIEND HIM.THE REST DONT U KNOW TO WORK OUT??????????
263967
I WOULD RECOMMEND YOU TO BECOME SOMEHOW FRIENDS WITH HIM.  START WITH A SIMPLE CONVERSATION, ETC.  BUT WHATEVER YOU DO, DON'T EVEN TRY TO LET HIM KNOW THAT YOU HAVE A CRUSH ON HIM, HE MIGHT GO AWAY.  BESIDES THAT, TRY TO BECOME CLOSE TO HIM AND MAKE HIM FALL IN LOVE WITH YOU...
717191
just be confident.... and say a simple word as "hello" or "hi".  By then you get a little attention.  Then try telling your name then ask hers...  Just go with the flow of conversation....
258870
start by thinking about someone other than yourself---ring up a friend and say something nice