[Kaolin]

OK, there's this girl I like at school and based on previous experience with another girl. I knew that the one thing I should NOT do was to tell her how I feel about her without getting to know her properly. She's the friend of a friend and we've only said a few words to each other, so I don't know her that well. My problem is with exactly how I get to know her. I've thought about starting off by just saying 'hi' to her as I see her in the corridors etc. and by involving myself in consversations between her and our mutual friends. What do you think?

[Tony T]

I think your idea on how to get to know her is excellent and classic. You are the man with the plan!!!

Good luck. Just be cool and don't seem to eager to make some sort of big impression.

You seem to have your act together here, man. A casual 'hi' in passing is always the way to go - concentrate on becoming a mate then you will know whether you want to move onto the next stage. Better yet, you will be able to suss out whether SHE does. You've got nothing to lose by having casual conversations with her - at the very least you will gain a new friend.