text: how do you ask a guy out? for girls who have asked out guys before http://wiki.ehow.com/ask-a-guy-out  how to ask a guy out got your eye on a certain cute guy? well, don't wait--ask him out! if you're shy and don't know how to make this happen, follow these easy steps.      steps  make sure to hang out in places where you know you will see the guy you have a crush on. this could be at the mall, the movies, or maybe at the baseball field if he's an athlete.  when you have the opportunity, talk to him or his friends and find out if he has a girlfriend.  commence flirting. this can mean a lot of things, like catching his eye with a glance, touching him lightly on the arm, or laughing at his jokes. sometimes, you can flirt from afar and entice him to come over to you.  ask him what kind of things he likes to do, such as what he likes to eat, if he likes to play sports, or if he's a movie lover. once you find something you both have in common, ask if he'd like to do it together sometime.  if he says no, or seems like he needs more time, don't get too upset; always say you can just be friends if that's what he wants. chances are, he'll change his mind. guys do this a lot.  if he says yes, then plan where and when you will go out, and don't forget to have fun.     tips  on the day you plan to ask the guy out, make sure to wear an outfit that gives you confidence. this will make you much more comfortable and give you the courage to make your move.  try not to be too nervous...guys love being asked out, since they're the ones usually doing all the work in these situations.  warnings  some girls try to get guys to ask them out by making them jealous or playing hard to get. this can backfire because the guy could give up, or get annoyed by your tactics. the best approach is to be honest and straightforward about your feelings.  even if you have asked a guy out, it does not mean you are obligated to do anything you don't want to on the date. if you ever feel uncomfortable, get out of the situation right away.