I'm a sophmore at the University of Wisconsin. I have a Lecutre on Mondays and Wednesdays, and last Monday I noticed a stunning girl accross the room. I'd like to get to know her and go out, not just have a 1 night stand or anything. I decided I had to act, even though I'm really new at picking up girls.

Today (Wednesday) I sat two seats beside her (the row was open, it would have been weird to sit right next to her). Lecture started almost as soon as I sat down. After Lecture, I struck up a conversation.

(there were more things said than this, but I don't really remember every word)

Me: Excuse me, were you here for last class?
Her: Yeah, I was.
Me: Great! Well, I was wondering if you could just give me a breif overview of what went on.
Her: To tell you the truth, I have no idea, I was zoning out. I could e-mail you the notes, if you'd like.
Me: That'd be great, thanks

(I wrote down my school email, but then accidentally tore the paper through the '.edu' part of it. We both laughed a little)

Me: Oops
Her: It's okay, I can still understand it.
Me: Oh good, that means you're not TOO blonde

(She didn't respond to the neg at all)

Her: So, what year are you here?

(IOI, good sign)

After that, we started talking as we walked out the door. I was so nervous, I let the conversation go stale with pauses a few times. After about a minute of walking, we parted.

I'm not sure if I messed that up or not. She gave me an IOI be asking a question she didn't need to ask, but after that I messed up. What should I do now?

Some people have suggested to me that I ought to:

When she e-mails me, say "Oh thank you so much, let me make it up to you with dinner/lunch/movie/something"

Use her e-mail to add her to Facebook and try to talk to her a little more.

Go sit by her next Monday and try again, remembering to relax.

nah, you can't ask her out right away!!

Reject her before you accept her. Push-Pull! I've seen the pull, but when are you gonna do the push?

or else, just take it slow. just talk to her, be relaxed dont pay too much attention to her yet. Soon enough, everything will be in the bag!

it seems like she is bored with the class and would enjoy some light conversation during class, and the best way to do that is by sitting next to her. the best way to keep the conversation from going stale is to get her talking about herself. honestly the best place to get some quick tips is to check out this thread. i would also suggest an instant date right after class if you have the time (once the 2 of you have a little comfort built up)
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