Are you a high school student who wants to start dating? The first step is asking a girl out on a date. The second step is planning that date. The third step is having it. The most overwhelming step is the first.

If you are new to high school dating, you may be excited and nervous as the same time. Don't worry, this is normal. But, to ensure you don't have any embarrassing moments, continue reading on for a list of dos and don'ts for asking a girl on a date.

DO ask out that girl you have been eying. Is there a girl in your school you like? If so, what are you waiting for? Ask her out. If you don't, someone else may.

DON'T worry about what your friends think. High school is weird. Yes, weird. There is a lot of pressure to fit in, be popular, and have a good reputation. For some, this causes them not to ask out the girl they actually like, but a popular girl instead. So what if the girl you like isn't a cheerleader? Ask her out and don't worry about what others think.

DO ask in person. If you are new to dating, you will, as previously stated, be nervous and excited at the same time. This may lead you to ask for a date through email, an instant messaging program, or a text message. As convenient and as less threatening as these options are, don't do it! Instead, ask for a date in person.

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Many guys are brave and ask girls on dates just because they want to. On the other hand, you may be looking for guidance or reassurance. If you don't want to put your heart on the line just yet, wait and see if a girl flirts with you. If so, it is almost guaranteed she will accept your date invitation. But, wait! How do you tell if a girl is flirting with you or just being nice?

If she smiles. A smile alone is hard to determine if a girl is just being nice or flirting, but it all depends. To determine, quickly judge it. Some are expressionless smiles, where they look forced. In this instance, she is just being nice, not flirting. On the other hand, you will have excited and seductive smiles. A girl who smiles and giggles or blushes is excited about the contact made. This is flirting. A seductive smile means she has something going on beyond the scenes. Of course, you should approach her, but with a seductive smile, she may just do it herself.

If she makes eye contact. Eye contract can be tricky to determine if a girl is flirting with you. This is because we all make eye contact. We automatically scan a room when we enter it. During that time, we are bound to make eye contact with someone. So, if eye contact is made from afar, it may just be a coincidence. But, if she approaches you and looks into your eyes when talking, she is flirting or at least genuinely interested in the conversation you are having.

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Online dating has increased in popularity and its popularity continues to rise. For that reason, you may turn to the internet to land a first date. Why wouldn't you? Online dating is easy and convenient. Even though it is easy to talk to a girl from your computer, you may still be nervous about the first date. If so, continue reading for a few tips on taking a relationship from the computer to the real world.

Don't ask for a date right away. Many guys make the mistake of asking for a date online right away. Don't do it. Yes, your goal is to find a date and possibly start a relationship. You may want to do this right away, but take it slow. Get to know her first. That is what is nice about online dating. You can learn about her interests and know her personality before wasting too much time or money on a first date that is a disaster.

Exchange phone numbers. Online dating services allow you to make contact through their website. You may also turn to email or instant messaging. This is okay, but be sure to get her phone number. This allows to you call her and ask for a date in person. Women love it when men actually speak the words. As for getting a phone number from an online dating website, don't ask for it right away. Some women are cautious about giving personal information too soon. For that reason, wait at least a few days and then ask. You can also ask for a cell phone number, as opposed to landline number.

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