Wow this thread is still a thing. This week loves to remind me of 2014. Im not the biggest expert in going up and talking to well anyone, but Id say maybe just ask them just their name? What they're into outside of class? Cant really speak much from expierence here co, good luck.

I did ask her name before, but I forgot. The other week, I said hi and comment on her drawing. I started stuttering when talking because I got so nervous. How can I talk to her more without feeling so shy? I don't want to make myself feel like a fool or creep.

Some advice from a girl here:

Basically, ban the thoughts of "I might make a fool out of myself" out of your head. The key to good conversation is a certain level of confidence. I know it's easier said than done, but if you're relaxed, you won't stutter.
As for the creep thing... well, as long as you have normal small talk, you probably won't have to worry about that either. Say hi when you see her, maybe ask her how she's been, about class (her opinion about topics from class, how she likes it so far blabla), if she's drawing, maybe comment on her drawings and say goodbye when you leave/she leaves, maybe wish her a nice day/week/holiday/ whatever the occasion. As long as you don't ask her super-private stuff and just talk about some nice superficial topics, that's about enough to get to know each other. Just don't try too much at once, that's basically it.

I was also kinda meh with small talk, but I'm much more open and talkative these days. If you meet people, say hi, how are you and then something that might fit the occasion. The more you do that, the more confidence and routine you'll get, no matter the gender. Girls don't bite ;)
It's a bit hard to step out of the comfort zone, but it will come naturally after a while.

In class yesterday, she had a cup with the anime "Free" on it and a Yokai Watch TV shirt. I was going to talk her and see what anime she likes, but I was so nervous to say anything. She was also texting during break, so I didn't want to come off rude or feel awkward. She has been sitting next to me since day one in class and I feel like I ruined my chance to talk to her :(.

You can do it Guyver I know its hard just say something like "Oh you like anime?" if you can't think of anything

Well I just want to come off as random or rude like if she drawing or texting.

If she does it all the time, then just go for it. Preferably when texting, otherwise she might get distracted and draw something wrong and get irritated

Also if I ask if you want to hang out sometimes, how can I do it without coming off as a date? I remember being told ask to hang out as friends first.

This is what I'm always freaked out about when I want to try to ask a girl out. I now women are generally bugged a lot more by creepy dudes because... reasons... so I generally try to avoid that. To the point of not even trying to ask them out because I dont want to come off as a creep.

My advice: just go for it, maybe have other friends invited to make it seem less date-y. I did that!






Though the person I did that to doesn't like girls Q.Q