Ok, so after much reading, I gathered up the courage! - i decided to head out to the mall. I could not sit at home hoping to rid myself of (AFC) syndrome, by solely reading. I needed practice & i knew that. As i was heading to the mall, I tried to talk to as many girls as possible along the way - kinda to pump me up for the "big" set. i didn't try to get numbers at this time. So anyways I head to the mall looking to try out the opinion opener. i thought what better place than a womens clothing store. I spotted one HB7.5 and one HB5. I had my eye on the HB7 of course!!. So I walked in here is the script from the scene, please be very critical and judge heavily, because I hope to get this right!
cakewalk: (browsing through the women clothing tops)
HB 7.5 : hey how are you may I help you today (alone with the HB 5)
cakewalk: yeah actually can i get your opinion on something? (smiling)
HB 7.5 : (smiling back) yeah
cakewalk: I'm looking for something for a friend of mine, she's about your size, but a little slimmer) (neg).
HB 7.5 - hmmm does she work out or anything?
cakewalk - No i don't think so,
HB 7.5: (pulls out a shirt) how about this one? I have this one!
cakewalk - (long stare) no i don't think she'll like that
HB7.5 (smiles and tries harder to get me to agree on something)
HB7.5 (takes me over to the clearance rack "these are nice and are on sale too!)
cakewalk: I wouldn't want to get her something cheap now would I? (smiling)
cakewalk - I think she'll like something bright and colorful - why aren't you wearing something colorful? like me it's a nice day outside today.
HB: (laughs & smiles), mentions something about her fav. color.
cakewalk: your favorite colors green? that weird me too.
cakewalk: wow really sucks that you have to work in here on a day like this.
HB: i don't mind -pause- I'm free tomorrow
cakewalk: (i knew i was supposed to say something here)
cakewalk: Thanks a lot for your help, I'll have another look around. (really, really small store).
cakewalk: (pretends he got a phone call from my buddy saying that he's found the perfect gift.)
cakewalk: Looks like my friend has found something for her in another store, I'll have to go check it out now.
cakewalk: can i have your number in case I need your help again (damn i f'up there)
HB: sure, she gives me the store number instead)
cakewalk ( I'm thinking damn ? was i not clear enough)
cakewalk: did you know your nose wiggles when you talk?
HB: (smiles) - really? I've never heard that one before
she hands me the number to the store on a peace of recipet paper.
cakewalk: hey can i see that pen for a momment,
HB: yeah sure
I write my number down on the bottom half - rip it off and give it to her.
HB: (smiles) thanks
cakewalk: (exiting the store) yeah you can ball that up and throw it away i don't care.
Ok, so how bad was i? , i know i was bad & goofed a lot. What could i have done or said differently? because the girl was obviously interested.

Thanks -cAkeWalk