Text her something like, “Hey, how’s your day been?” Avoid starting the conversation with “Hey” and nothing else. She may not know how to respond that. [1] X Research source

Reference an inside joke that you share, like a funny thing in class that happened the other day. Send over a funny picture of a cat with the caption, “Thought you might appreciate this. . . "

Text her something like, “I didn’t see you in class today! How am I supposed to go through Chemistry alone?” Give her a subtle, genuine compliment. If you just met, text her something like, “I had a great time talking to you at the party last week. You’ve got an amazing sense of humor!” If you know her a little better, try, “I loved that sweater you were wearing today. "

Text her, “Would you want to see a movie with me next Saturday?” Alternatively, be a little playful with your ask. Try, “I want to see the new Final Destination on Friday, but I’m scared to see it alone. Any chance you want to come with me?”

If you’d like, ask if she’d like to get dinner before the movie. That way you can talk a little bit and get to know each other before it starts.

Text her something like, “I totally understand. Thank you for letting me know!” Look at the experience as practice for asking people out. What you did took guts, so congratulate yourself for your courage!

Choosing a movie that you both will enjoy ups the chances of having a great date.

Sneak in snacks at your own risk. Most movie theaters don’t technically allow this.

Only do things that you’re both comfortable with. If your date doesn’t want to talk or get close during the movie, she may just be shy or super into the film.

Send a brief message like, “Hey hope you got home safe! I had a great time tonight” or “Last night was so fun! Thanks again for a great Saturday. " Send her 1 message to start things off. Though you may be tempted to send her a bunch of texts about how cool she is, take it slow to avoid texting too much too soon.

Think of a different activity than watching a movie so that you can both learn new things about each other. Try going mini-golfing, getting lunch at a hip restaurant, or walking a trail at a local park.