[seeminglyreal]

Self explanatory title. There's this girl who works right next to where I work and I really, really like her. We don't know each other's names but we talked a few times before. The day before yesterday she sat next to me and said hi with the most beautiful smile in the world and I melted. Literally, because I was so nervous I was sweating like a freaking pig. BUT I just couldn't bring myself to turn that hi into a decent conversation because she makes me really nervous. I always sound like an idiot when she's around. Whenever we talk, she's always the one to make the first move and I feel like she wants to get closer but I'm not cooperating, even though I REALLY want to.
I'm so lost, I really don't know what to do. I don't even know how old she is, her name, anything. But I like her. A lot. I wish we could at least be friends. I'm leaving work in less than a month and just thinking that I'll probably never see her again makes me want to throw up. Help

[manwithnofriends]

You're in Brasil, right? Do you speak Portuguese? Why not chat her up in that language, maybe you'll feel more comfortable.

Next time you say hello, add that "I didn't catch your name, I'm Josh?", then repeat her name to be sure you got it correct. Next time you see her, say "Hi Sarah" then add something about the weather or traffic or ask where's a good place around here to get a good burger, taco, pizza whatever. Girls love to help a guy out. You have to start talking if you're going to work your way up to asking for her email. Which is what you'll want to do before the end of the month. Asking for her phone number or more, may be to soon (unless she gives you a sign). I think it's safe to ask to keep in touch with an email now and then. Something could develop there. Don't let it go without trying. If she says no or gives you the cold shoulder than at least you tried.

[seeminglyreal]

Originally Posted by manwithnofriends

You're in Brasil, right? Do you speak Portuguese? Why not chat her up in that language, maybe you'll feel more comfortable.

I do talk to her in portuguese! She'd probably think I'm a freak if I started talking to her in english.

And Heartlight, thank you so much for replying, but the thing is, I'm a girl too. I don't even know if she's into girls at all, that's why I'm so lost. I want to at least be friends with her if we can't be something more. But I will try to work up the courage to use one of your tips. I believe if I wasn't so shy and tried to have an actual conversation with her, she'd keep the conversation going becuase she's very friendly and outgoing and all and she seems to like to talk to me. *sighs*
Thanks again.