Article: If you and your crush have friends in common, they can be a great source of conversation. Try to incorporate your mutual friends in a group hangout or simply discuss how you got to know someone you are both close to. You may discover new things in common. You could say, “I met Damien in cross country because we both love running. I think you're friends with Damien too. How did you guys meet?” or “Sarah and I met at a poetry slam. I think I saw you hanging out. How do you guys know each other?” It's possible you and your crush already have certain activities like sports or classes in common. To make for easy conversation, try to draw on shared experiences at school. For example, you could say, “I thought school assembly was really funny on Tuesday. What did you think?” or “Did you see the school soccer match Friday night? It was really close.” Ask your crush thoughtful questions about their hobbies to engage them in a positive way. It shows you've been paying attention to the things that are important to them and are interested in getting to know them better. You could say, “I noticed you play tennis. Did you watch Wimbledon this year?” or “I liked the cookies you brought in to homeroom. What's your favorite thing to bake?” Do not engage your crush in a debate or argument, which can feel badgering, even if you like to do that with your friends. Try to be your kindest most appealing self. You can do this by paying an earnest compliment or exhibiting common kindness. For example, you could say, “Hey, I really like that sweater. It looks nice on you,” or “I bought an extra soda at the vending machine. Would you like to have it?”

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Discuss mutual friends. Draw on joint activities. Ask about their interests. Be kind, not argumentative.