TIPS

* Be yourself. Don't try to act like someone you're not, however sometimes it helps if you act the way you really want to behave as if that negative voice in your head was not telling you no.
* Showing true interest and sincerity in a girl often strikes a match. Cultivate good listening traits, keeping a conversation moving by asking pertinent questions.
* Don't make sex your obvious motivation for gaining a girlfriend. This will be a turn-off for many girls. Aim for friendship first and plan active dates that will allow you and her to get to know each other through fun activities. Later on when you sense that she wants intimacy, don't demand vaginal intercourse. Uphold her values and moral outlook by agreeing to forego intercourse.
* Be respectful and get to know her before you ask her to be your girlfriend!

Warnings

* Remember that there are some girls that just aren't going to like you; in fact, there are plenty of girls that may not want a boyfriend at all. Do not let this bring you down. Someone else you like will come along.
* Don't push things. No one likes being forced into a relationship in which they don't want to get involved.
* Usually, you only get one shot at this. Occasionally you may get a second shot if the girl likes you, but you asked them too soon, but beyond that you will need to move on. Constantly going for the same girl may seem like a sign of your attraction in your mind, but to most girls, it just screams stalker.
* Popping the question is never a good idea. If she's into you, you don't need to ask the question, and if she's not into you, asking the question will only end badly. It's awkward if it goes wrong and unnecessary if it's already going well.
* When and if she does decide to become your girlfriend, do not ignore her for a while, since she will become disappointed in your relationship. There are too many people in the world that are only interested in a girl for only a short time. This will ultimately result in a breakup. Don't commit unless you are ready to. This is the ultimate step in a relationship.
* If asking someone out after class, do not say at the beginning: "I was scared of asking you in class so..." This just makes the girl think you are scared to ask her out, and many girls don't like that. They will say "No" even if they wanted to go out with you in the first place.
* And remember while being shy can get you far, eventually you have to man up and quit being docile. Don't be afraid to tell her exactly what's on your mind because a convoluted conversation between her and you doesn’t help anybody.