If you spot a cute guy at school or while you’re out and about, it might feel a little nerve wracking to approach him. You’re not alone—tons of people feel like that when they want to meet someone new! Thankfully, there are a few tips and tricks you can use to boost your confidence and figure out something to say to a cute guy.

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Compliment him to let him know you’re interested.

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Practice approaching others.

  1. The more you practice talking to people, the easier it will get. Chat with people in line at the grocery store, your classmates at school, or people you’re sitting next to on the bus. The more you practice your skill of talking to others, the easier it will be to approach the guy you like![12]
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    Our Expert Agrees: To get more confident, practice starting conversations with everyone you meet. That can be anything from talking to the barista at the coffee shop to the person in the checkout line when you're getting groceries. Building those general social skills will make you much more comfortable when you're talking to someone you'd like to date.

Expert Q&A

  • Question
    How do I tell a shy guy I like him?
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    Expert Answer
    Try to acknowledge the unusualness of the situation. If you're approaching somebody directly and telling them that you like them, and they're shy, acknowledge the fact that you might have surprised them. Explain that startling them wasn't your intention, but that you had to take a chance because you were really inspired by that person.
  • Question
    How do you make a shy guy feel comfortable?
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    Eddy Baller is a Dating Coach and the Owner of a dating consulting and coaching service, Conquer and Win, based in Vancouver, Canada. Coaching since 2011, Eddy specializes in confidence building, advanced social skills, and relationships. Conquer and Win helps men worldwide have the love lives they deserve. His work has been featured in The Art of Manliness, LifeHack, and POF among others.
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    Expert Answer
    Practice empathy by showing that you aren't oblivious to social signs and the fact that they're uncomfortable. Also, show them that you're not somebody who gets off going over their head and bulldozing into their space.
  • Question
    How do you talk to a super shy guy?
    Eddy Baller
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    Eddy Baller is a Dating Coach and the Owner of a dating consulting and coaching service, Conquer and Win, based in Vancouver, Canada. Coaching since 2011, Eddy specializes in confidence building, advanced social skills, and relationships. Conquer and Win helps men worldwide have the love lives they deserve. His work has been featured in The Art of Manliness, LifeHack, and POF among others.
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    Expert Answer
    When you approach a shy person, usually the topic of space becomes even more important. If you approach somebody who's really shy and realize quickly that they're really uncomfortable, take an extra step back to give them even more space.
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