It’s almost the end of the year, and that cute boy you’ve been eyeing still hasn’t made a move. Maybe you should make one! Right now you have a unique opportunity to step out of your comfort zone and flirt a little extra. Because even if it turns out he isn’t interested the way you are, it’ll be summer before you know it and you can avoid any weirdness!
Of course there isn’t only one right way to go after your crush, but here are some of my tips to nag that cutie before finals are over.
· If you haven’t done so already, talk to him! You don’t have to wait around for him to approach you and you don’t have to play hard to get. If you pretend to be disinterested, he’s going to think you really are disinterested.
· Smile. Seriously, guys are suckers for girls who smile. If you’re happy to see him, show it! When you run into him on the way to class, throw you’re your “cool, calm, and collected” act and just look at him and smile. Everyone (including guys) gets excited at a little attention.
· If you have his number, send him a text. Don’t wait around for him to text first. Just say, “hey, what are you up to?” or ask him how his term paper is going.
· Say something nice to him. You know how awesome you feel when someone complements your hair? Well, guys appreciate hearing that too. You can be forward by telling him he has nice eyes, or be a little more casual by telling him he did a good job on his presentation in class. And when in doubt, all guys love to hear that a girl thinks they’re funny.
· Ask him to hang out casually. If you’re in a class together, invite him to study with you for your upcoming exam or to grab lunch between classes. You can get to know each other a little better and maybe you’ll get a better sense of whether he’s interested in you, too.
· As awkward as it can be to break the physical barrier between you and a guy, it’s one of the clearest ways to show a guy you’re interested. When you’re flirting, touch his shoulder or nudge his arm.
Above all else, don’t be too hard on yourself. You don’t need to master the perfect hair-swish or perfect wink-and-wave in order for him to find you attractive. Some guys (especially Brandeis guys) will find a little bit of awkwardness to be adorable.