alright, so you like her? get to know her a little bit more before you ask her out. and if you are really that chickenish, just drop her a note. it's not high school, so don't be afraid of losing face. don't think it's a dumb thing either, because a note is like a different form of communication. ofcourse many will say that you should do it like a man, but really, you should honestly think about the alternatives. ask her out to a place you know will make you comfortable, but not lose respect for your standards. like if she doesn't drink, I mean, don't take her to a local wine-tasting event in town, something like that, for example, would ruin a lot.
competition, there are probably a few other guys that have the same motives for the girl like you do. act now and be thankful later, but don't be impulsive, patience is key, but action is also a combo if you are good at timing - practice if you need to, but don't pretend that it's not reality and that everything you do isn't going to put itself together, a picture doesn't create itself, learn to build on behalf of positive critisism. and you'll learn to love yourself. if you're scard of being disrespectful, your self-esteem sucks. but if you are not afraid and you are still disprespectful in many areas of your life, your self-esteem will still suck. be positive all the time and never think negative for anyone, anybody, anywhere.
shake her hand before the hugs. she probably has a comfort zone, you shatter it, and she will shatter her possible hots for you. don't think it's love either. sure, unconditional love may be existant for the fact that she shares the same business office building and being in the same country, but any relationship takes time, so don't call her girl friend unless she starts calling you boy friend.
master your time table. if you can't remember the things that she likes, write them down and know which things she likes on which occasions. ask her what kind of flowers she likes, and then don't be such a reactionary - bring her the same type of flowers the same night or the day later. wait a week, and bring them to her. it's art, my friend, not a math quiz.
always dress and be ready like she's going to kiss you, but don't always expect it. as unpredictable as some women are, you never know the future, but you can only predict elements of it, and the best you can do, is prepare for it. don't eat garlic before a date, always carry non-artificial sugar gum with you, for the protection of your teeth, and also to preserve your breath if you ever does decide to kiss you. don't ever pull a kiss-me though, because even if she looks like she's ready, the moment she backs away, that's when you know you've lost your chance for potential trustiness in the relationship, that is if you both get that far.
have fun, but don't limit yourself to one chick if you are new to dating. I know a friend who had a girl friend for the first time, married her... and you know the rest. the marriage is totally on and off as far as smiles go. everything my buddy learned growing up, it seemed like none of it was really stretching out of his mind? I mean, you don't have to yell at kids because they don't know how to play a video game... and then you know stuff like that, it's barely been a year or so, 'cuz she had two kids already when they met and got married. I didn't know what to tell my friend, he seemed happy at first, but man, I tell you, me telling him how to act like a father is going to be hard enough, I'm figuring out how to approach him - 'cuz he and his wife do not seem like they are the type that are ready.
anyway, so that's a story that you want to avoid. if you're going to disrespect your girl friend in the future, it's better that you guys don't call each other that and limit how much you see them. 'cuz it's not pretty watching a couple fight in front of other people.
if you ever are able to call her girl friend, think of it as the two of you building, and not you doing all the work, otherwise it's not a relationship, you're just making her your slave, and trying to please an object.
don't give her your e-mail addie, that's too dorky, she'll likely think you're weird and indirect. it's not an internet relationship (for crying out loud). give her your number man. don't stalk her and don't stare at her too much, you're not a paparrazi or somethin'
man, do crazy stuff that will make things way fun.
instead of taking her to eat out, like everyone else, invite her over and cook for her, lay on the sofa and chit chat and then sit on the porch or back yard area and stare the city lights together.
or go downtown and just do whatever comes to mind, bring a camera and take a lot of pictures!
just write down a hundred things and go over the list, memorize everything you like and it will come to your head when you run out of words to say
p.s. not sure if any of this makes sense, but good luck man, lol