Article: If you’re talking to a girl that you’ve never met before, you’ll want to learn more about her. Ask open-ended questions that don’t require a “yes” or “no” answer to give her a chance to show more of her interests and personality.  For a girl you just met, you can ask, “Have you had any good adventures lately?” or, “What’s something that you find really interesting?” If you know her, ask her about things that you might have in common, like, "What did you do this weekend?" or, "How did you do on that history project?" That will give her a chance to talk and give you an opportunity to respond. Paying attention when a girl talks is a great way to show her that you’re interested and nice. Eye contact is the best way to communicate that you’re engaged in the conversation, and be sure to throw in affirming comments at the appropriate times. If you have something to add to the conversation, make sure you wait until there’s a pause to jump in with your comment. No one likes to be interrupted while they talk! Girls love a guy who has a sense of humor and can make them laugh. Think about something funny that happened to you recently and bring it up in conversation if it goes with the topic that you’re talking about.  For example, if you’re talking about school being tough, you might say something like, “Yesterday, I got my Spanish test back and saw that my teacher circled my name at the top of the test. I was so confused for a second, but then I realized I spelled my own name wrong!” Try to avoid randomly bringing up a funny story, because that can make it seem like you’re trying too hard. Keep the story short to avoid boring the girl, and keep an eye out to make sure she isn’t bored. If you notice her staring off, wrap up your story and change the subject to something else. Many girls respond positively to small gestures like a touch on the arm, sitting close, or brushing her hair behind her ear. Make excuses to have physical contact with her, which will make her feel more comfortable and at ease around you.  A great way to initiate contact is by taking her hand to lead her somewhere, or sitting next to her at a table where your legs can touch. If she seems uncomfortable or pulls away, you should back off. Listening shows girls that you’re kind and interested in them. If she brings up that she’s worried about a math test, wishing her luck on the day of the exam will show her that you’ve been thinking about her.  Many girls view this as a sign that you’d be a good boyfriend and it can help you move from a friendly relationship to a romantic one. When you’re first getting to know each other, ask things like her favorite color, birthday, and favorite food. Make a point to remember these because they’ll definitely be useful at some point! Being alone with a pretty girl might make you nervous, but it’s one of the best ways to see her true personality and learn if you really like her. Offer to be her partner for a project or to walk her home after class. This will show her that you want to spend more time with her and give you a chance to talk to her without other people around. Be careful with this one- many girls and women are uncomfortable when alone with a boy or man, as this can seem threatening. Even if you know you have good intentions and won't do anything inappropriate without her consent, she may not know that. A good way to avoid making her uncomfortable is to spend time with her in a public place. You will be visible to the public, which makes it easier for her to feel safe, and you will be able to talk uninterrupted (depending on where you go). Some girls will act differently when they’re around their friends. Spending time together with just the two of you will give you a better idea of her personality and whether you’re interested in spending more time with her. if you’re already close with her. For girls who you already know, it can be difficult to make the transition from friendship to something more romantic. If you’ve shared inside jokes before, like embarrassing stories or memories together, bring them up to remind her how close you are.  For example, you might say something like, “Wow, Jenna, your shoes are almost as bright as your smile!” If you know her well, make sure to avoid topics that you know she’s sensitive about. Things like appearance and intelligence should always be off limits. Avoid teasing girls who you don’t know already because this can come off as rude. You never know what someone is insecure about, so it’s best to stick to being nice when meeting someone new.
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Ask her unique questions about her interests to get to know her better. Make eye contact when she’s talking and listen closely. Tell her a short funny story if the moment is appropriate. Find a reason to touch her lightly if she’s comfortable with you. Remember little details that she tells you. Make time to be alone together if the flirting is going well. Tease her gently