<p>I'm not the best looking guy but I'm certainly not the worst. I'm generally shy. I really like this girl, but we barely talk. I always find myself in awkward situations with nothing to say. I want to ask her out, but how? And how can I get to know her better?</p>
<p>just strike up a conversation
think of a topic and then once she starts responding, expand on the conversation by picking out certain words she says and asking / commenting on them
eventually once you get more comfortable doing this you can lead the conversation to a point where you can semi casually ask her to get a cup of coffee or something.</p>
<p>the key is to be confident and thus to show that you have value. girls like guys who know what they themselves are worth. :)</p>
<p>good luck!</p>
<p>Invite her to hang out with some friends, like a social gathering or something. If she doesn't fit in well, then you wouldn't have wanted to date her anyway. Boyfriends and girlfriends who don't mix in well with friends are generally difficult. If hanging out with friends goes well, then invite her to a movie and dinner or something. Or you could always try to invite her to a movie and dinner right away, but it might be riskier since you two haven't hung out otherwise.</p>
<p>Find out her interests, learn about them, and talk to her or do the things she likes to do!</p>
<p>Ask her to a dance or something too =)</p>
<p>But be confident. I'm with dt_, confidence is key!</p>
<p>Good luck buddy! If you want some ideas just let me know!</p>