How to Approach Someone

I want to approach someone I'm attracted to and don't want to come across as weird or desperate.

The situation:
- How I know them / where I'd approach: [e.g. gym, class, mutual friend, work]
- What I know about them: [BRIEF]
- My biggest fear: [e.g. rejection in front of others / they have a partner / coming on too strong]

Give me:
1. **The exact opener** — natural, not cheesy, fits the setting
2. **How to read the signals** before I approach (are they open to it?)
3. **The 60-second conversation** to have after the opener
4. **How to get their number** without it being awkward
5. **What to do if they're not interested** — how to exit gracefully
6. **The follow-up text** to send within 24 hours

I want to approach someone I'm attracted to and don't want to come across as weird or desperate.

The situation:
- How I know them / where I'd approach: [e.g. gym, class, mutual friend, work]
- What I know about them: [BRIEF]
- My biggest fear: [e.g. rejection in front of others / they have a partner / coming on too strong]

Give me:
1. **The exact opener** — natural, not cheesy, fits the setting
2. **How to read the signals** before I approach (are they open to it?)
3. **The 60-second conversation** to have after the opener
4. **How to get their number** without it being awkward
5. **What to do if they're not interested** — how to exit gracefully
6. **The follow-up text** to send within 24 hours