Arden
Where mah "any" keys at?
Well, if you can get a girl talking about something you also can talk about, they often (at least with me) mention their boyfriend at some point, so you know this girl is out. With others, politely ask if they're seeing anyone else, and if they say yes, then be really cool about it. Just always be cool, listen to what they have to say and, if you can, make them laugh. If it helps, prepare something beforehand to say and rehearse it if necessary. Just don't look like an idiot.
I asked one girl I know out, and she kind of skirted the issue, though she never said yes. I even wrote her a nice letter about it. Finally, I asked her why she wouldn't go out with me, and she said it was because she was Catholic and I was Jewish, and we wouldn't ever be able to get married, so there was no point in going out. I saw her point, but I was still hurt (though of course I didn't show it). So sometimes there're other circumstances that will prevent something from happening, but always give it your best shot (and breaking down and rambling is certainly not your best shot).
I asked one girl I know out, and she kind of skirted the issue, though she never said yes. I even wrote her a nice letter about it. Finally, I asked her why she wouldn't go out with me, and she said it was because she was Catholic and I was Jewish, and we wouldn't ever be able to get married, so there was no point in going out. I saw her point, but I was still hurt (though of course I didn't show it). So sometimes there're other circumstances that will prevent something from happening, but always give it your best shot (and breaking down and rambling is certainly not your best shot).