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krillbee · Nov 5, 2008, 10:29 PM

So I work doing IT at a college and there is this really pretty girl who works the register in the cafeteria that I bump into pretty regularly. She smiles at me and we chit chat for about 10-20 seconds here or there. I try to pick times where the cafeteria isn't busy so I can talk to her more, but usually a customer comes up eventually

Before, I wouldn't flirt with any girls at my college because I thought they were all students, but it just so happens our cafeteria is outsourced, so she isn't a student, she even told me so!

I don't know her name yet though. I've probably only had maybe 3-4 snippets of conversation with her.

When should I ask what her name is? When and how should I ask for a number, or should I just ask her out?

scaught · Nov 5, 2008, 10:31 PM

Introduce yourself. You'll get her name. Ask her if she wants to get lunch or something. Keep it cool. Ice cold.

Laminar · Nov 5, 2008, 10:31 PM

You should show her your Firewire tattoo.
In before Doofy says something stupid about being a real man

SSharon · Nov 5, 2008, 10:35 PM

Originally Posted by scaught

Introduce yourself. You'll get her name. Ask her if she wants to get lunch or something. Keep it cool. Ice cold.

yep, the best way to get her name is to give yours first. hard to ask about going to get lunch while you are in the middle of paying for lunch though.

besson3c · Nov 5, 2008, 10:38 PM

Tell her that she has nice elbows.

Eug · Nov 5, 2008, 10:41 PM

Originally Posted by Laminar

You should show her your Firewire tattoo.

At least it's not this:

- - e r i k - - · 11:31 PM

Ah,...MacNN dating advice. Please keep updating us.

Railroader · Nov 5, 2008, 11:13 PM

Originally Posted by Laminar

You should show her your Firewire tattoo.
In before Doofy says something stupid about being a real man

krillbee = CATS CEO?!?

This I did not know.

SpaceMonkey · Nov 5, 2008, 11:14 PM

Originally Posted by - - e r i k - -

Ah,...MacNN dating advise.

We could write a book.

Laminar · Nov 5, 2008, 11:21 PM

Originally Posted by Railroader

krillbee = CATS CEO?!?

This I did not know.

Dakar and sek929 are the same person as well.

besson3c · Nov 6, 2008, 12:20 AM

Dakar and the Dakars with roman numerals after them are probably the same too.

paul w · Nov 6, 2008, 12:25 AM

I was in Dakar earlier this year.

What scaught said, though. Let us know.

turtle777 · Nov 6, 2008, 12:26 AM

Aks her if you can lay an egg on the cafeteria floor.

Besson will give you details.

-t

SpaceMonkey · Nov 6, 2008, 12:31 AM

Originally Posted by scaught

Introduce yourself. You'll get her name. Ask her if she wants to get lunch or something. Keep it cool. Ice cold.

In fact, dump a bunch of ice in your pants when you are about to talk to her again.

BoingoBongo · Nov 6, 2008, 12:39 AM

Originally Posted by scaught

Ask her if she wants to get lunch or something.

Hmm, I have a feeling she's probably tired of lunch...

Unless she'll let you use her employee discount. In which case, lock that down.

Captain Obvious · Nov 6, 2008, 01:08 AM

Originally Posted by krillbee

She smiles at me and we chit chat for about 10-20 seconds here or there.
Before, I wouldn't flirt with any girls at my college because I thought they were all students, but it just so happens our cafeteria is outsourced, so she isn't a student, she even told me so!

I don't know her name yet though. I've probably only had maybe 3-4 snippets of conversation with her.

When should I ask what her name is?

Ummm.. you should have asked her that the second if not the first time you spoke. You seem to know enough about her that the name part should have happened already.
Also what does it matter if she is a student or not? You aren't a prof or any sort of faculty so I don't see why that point would be an issue if you are both over 18.

When and how should I ask for a number, or should I just ask her out?

Ask her to get a drink or if you are super lame coffee
The phone number part follows if she says yes.

Railroader · Nov 6, 2008, 01:16 AM

Originally Posted by Laminar

Dakar and sek929 are the same person as well.

You missed the big one. Jawbone54 and Gossamer are the same as well.

Laminar · Nov 6, 2008, 01:27 AM

Originally Posted by Railroader

You missed the big one. Jawbone54 and Gossamer are the same as well.

brassplayersrock² · Nov 6, 2008, 01:35 AM

Originally Posted by paul w

I was in Dakar earlier this year.

What scaught said, though. Let us know.

tmi buddy

besson3c · Nov 6, 2008, 01:42 AM

Originally Posted by turtle777

Aks her if you can lay an egg on the cafeteria floor.

Besson will give you details.

-t

I think you went too far here, turtle. A little restraint never hurts.

besson3c · Nov 6, 2008, 01:43 AM

I suggest pooping on the cafeteria floor.

RAILhead · Nov 6, 2008, 08:56 AM

I would also suggest, when you're finishing-up your "chit chat" session, to boldly exclaim something like "Well, I've gotta go pinch a massive loaf, so catch you later."

Dakar V · Nov 6, 2008, 09:22 AM

Originally Posted by paul w

I was in Dakar earlier this year.

What an adventure that was.

paul w · Nov 6, 2008, 10:40 AM

I suppose it would have been fun if I posted from within Dakar.

Dakar V · Nov 6, 2008, 10:41 AM

That'd be some amazing technology.

SpaceMonkey · Nov 6, 2008, 12:14 PM

krillbee, let us know how your chit-chat goes today.

Doofy · Nov 6, 2008, 12:32 PM

Why am I getting deja vu?

Railroader · Nov 6, 2008, 12:36 PM

Substitute krillbee for macgeek201002

turtle777 · Nov 6, 2008, 12:43 PM

Originally Posted by Doofy

Why am I getting deja vu?

Did you chat up that cafeteria girl, too ?

-t

Doofy · Nov 6, 2008, 12:46 PM

Originally Posted by turtle777

Did you chat up that cafeteria girl, too ?

I'd be very surprised if I didn't.

SpaceMonkey · Nov 6, 2008, 12:46 PM

Originally Posted by Railroader

Substitute krillbee for macgeek201002

We'll know more if the cafeteria girl turns out to be Jewish.

Dakar V · Nov 6, 2008, 12:47 PM

Maybe we'll get a pic of her foot.

SpaceMonkey · Nov 6, 2008, 12:48 PM

If she has feet. krillbee has probably only seen her upper half from behind the register.

sek929 · Nov 6, 2008, 04:30 PM

Originally Posted by Laminar

Dakar and sek929 are the same person as well.

Dakar must be pumped about question #2 going through then.

Doc HM · Nov 6, 2008, 05:24 PM

Why not unzip your flies and wang your tadger out onto the tray. Then you can ask her if the extra large frankfurters cost any more.

You'll still be laughing about it after your 20th wedding anniversary.

sek929 · Nov 6, 2008, 05:29 PM

Lean next to her real close and whisper "I want you inside of me."

Dakar V · Nov 6, 2008, 05:30 PM

Tell her you want her to have your abortion.

Rumor · Nov 6, 2008, 05:57 PM

Originally Posted by Dakar V

That'd be some amazing technology.

climber · Nov 6, 2008, 09:28 PM

If there was a top ten list of "what not to ask on MacNN", this might top the list?

sdilley14 · Nov 6, 2008, 11:36 PM

Just play it cool man. Ask her what her name is but don't tell her yours unless she asks you (make her get interested in you and dig for information). Say something unique without being cheesy or obvious (establish value; what makes you different from every other guy who tries getting her number?). And most of all, just play it cool and don't act too anxious. Be straightforward and inviting and get her curious about you. I could go on but I won't.

SpaceMonkey · Nov 6, 2008, 11:38 PM

Originally Posted by sdilley14

Be straightforward and inviting and get her curious about you. I could go on but I won't.

OMG I want to do you!!!!

SpaceMonkey · Nov 6, 2008, 11:56 PM

All I know about picking up women is that it involves funny hats:

calverson · Nov 7, 2008, 07:14 AM

Pick her up. Literally. I did it to a girl I met once. We dated for a while.

calverson · Nov 7, 2008, 07:26 AM

Oh, and if you hook anything up, pics or it didn't happen.

brassplayersrock² · Nov 7, 2008, 07:33 AM

Originally Posted by calverson

Pick her up. Literally. I did it to a girl I met once. We dated for a while.

unless she has a semi short skirt on.

calverson · Nov 7, 2008, 07:40 AM

Originally Posted by brassplayersrock²

unless she has a semi short skirt on.

No, that would be even better.

"Pink taco now being sold at the canteen. Enquire within."

rickey939 · Nov 7, 2008, 09:03 AM

I totally see this ending with sex.

scaught · Nov 7, 2008, 12:04 PM

Originally Posted by SpaceMonkey

All I know about picking up women is that it involves funny hats:

I actually think that guy's an ok dude and not an utter and complete *********.

calverson · Nov 8, 2008, 09:09 PM

So, have you sandwiched her yet?

Chuckit · Nov 8, 2008, 09:22 PM

Originally Posted by scaught

I actually think that guy's an ok dude and not an utter and complete *********.

Did the tubes get mixed up and send you an image of someone who is not Mystery?