CaptGeech & ShimpShackShooters wrote:
I blew it today with the coffee barista lady at Starbucks. I ordered coffee, she smiled, and I wanted to get her number but I couldnt work up the balls to go through with it. How do you work up the courage to do it? and how can you do it while saving face
If you are going to chat her up, do it during a quiet period. For one thing, with a line of people behind you, she might be too busy to chat.
Second, other than her looks, what makes her interesting to you? It can be pretty bad to ask a smokin' hot chick out and then find she is an idiot, has nothing in common with you, hates stuff you like, etc.
Also, for a first date, do something that you can end quickly if it starts to spiral downward. Drinks or coffee are good. If it goes well you can maybe transition right into dinner. If not, you say you made other plans and then bail.
In your case, you then need to find a new coffee shop. Is it worth it?