Article: Make it your mission to discover what sets her apart from the rest and understand her motivations. You can accomplish this by talking to her, and you should, but also pay attention to unspoken cues like body language and the way she interacts with others.  She may hold on to a tough or uninviting persona due to the way she's been treated by others in the past. Approach her with no judgment, and don't make her feel cornered when getting to know her. Everyone is different. Be careful making assumptions about her character or trying to analyze her based on the way she looks or the things other people say about her. Even if you're not that keen on the books she reads or her favorite place to eat, make an effort to know what they are. Get involved in the things that are important to her. If you like her, you should be accepting of her interests, as they're part of what makes her who she is.  Listen actively when she talks about her interests, and be enthusiastic when talking about yours. Ask her for recommendations for new things to try, watch, read and listen to. Go where you know she might be. Don't be creepy about it, but listen for cues about things she likes and look into them for yourself. If you know she's into roller derby, go watch a match. If you happen to run into her, tell her you were intrigued by what the two of you talked about and wanted to learn more. Talk to her friends to find out more about her, and let them see the kind of person you are. A person's friends can say a lot about them, and they're also the people that she's closest to. Winning the favor of her friends can go a long way toward getting her to like you.  You may also make new friends of your own this way. If you like her and she likes them, there is probably be something about them you would like as well. Friends are not instruments for getting her in your corner. They can provide insight into what she's like and provide a buffer for hangouts, but you should never manipulate her friends just to make yourself look better. Take every opportunity you can to spend time with her. If you're going out or know of an upcoming event, invite her along. Doing things together allows you have shared experiences, which will bring you closer. It's usually flattering to girls just to know that you want them around. She'll appreciate the effort.  Now you can both start to enjoy your common interests together. Rather than just following her recommendations, ask if she'd mind having you along to a show or event, or invite her to take part in something you can do together. If you have mutual friends, organize a group outing. A casual setting and the comfort of having your friends around is the best environment for cultivating a new friendship.

What is a summary?
Find out what makes her tick. Show an interest in her interests. Get to know her friends. Do things with her.