Firstly, the knowing of how you feel. I dont really know if you need to be like ‘i like you’ cuz if you do feel as you say its going to be so obvious (even if you dont think youre putting out such signs) and shed have to be blind not to pick up on it. Now, she would be picking up on it, look for how she responds. Also, though, you might just wanna tell her actually just to clear things up. (though wait a while maybe so that it doesnt surprise or scare her off)
Yes, i agree with sno that you would be wise to get to know her first. If you are friends at first, at least you will eventually find out if you two are compatible. If youre in a relationship and find out you are not compatible, youve gotta part and thats no fun. In a friendship and you notice something real bad, friendships are easier to end basically what im saying. Also, she most likely feels the same way, and is not the type to jump into relationships before knowing the other person (you and her might wanna talk about it).
Yes, body language is very good, very insightful. When someones talking to you about something, their body language never lies. It might be hard at first to pay attention to body language, and be careful in that when you do that you dont take attention away from what theyre actually saying. Also, try not to stare, she’ll may think youre checking her out (which you could sneak in ) which could be flattering or freaky to her. Peripheral observance, you know hand gestures, posture, etc. Improve your communication to the point of paying attention to the whole person, their body language, speech, tone of voice, etc. Also, i personally find eyes to be the most communicative. LOL. That does require a little ‘knowing’ first tho methinks. The more shy a person, the less they’ll prob make eye contact tho.
LOL i wish i payed more attention to body language.
But anyways body language you make an assumption about her there. She is shy and in a shell in class, right? Well maybe if you two were alone (or in at least less a public setting) she might be more open. Talk between classes or something. You say she showed emotion and whatnot when you mentioned lucid dreaming and joked around? Well, most people tend to open up more to someone when they find they have something in common, or when they are amused. LOL i remember my reaction when i found that someone was into lucid dreaming. I almost freaked out I was sooo surprised!
lol, if youre looking for someone to just say ‘go for it’ support type thing. Well, hey man i would say go for it (as in get to know her, be it out or not) dont waste time pondering and speculating, it never turns out the way you think.
If youre gonna ask her out. A coffee shop IMO wouldnt be too awkward. It just depends on the type of person. Oh wait, you said shes shy and not too communicative? Then she might not be too up to chilling at a coffee shop and talking for an hour or so. Then again you never know she might open up to ya. I dont know if she’d go for something romantic right away, shy as you say.
LOL, if you got to know her, probably as friends first, youd most likely be surprised at how much you’ll end up knowing about her. Heck youd probably forget that she was shy in the first place!
Hey well good luck man! my best wishes