Okay so i work at a drugstore, in the front of the store, and we just got a new pharmacy intern a week ago. I swear that he is the most gorgeous guy I have ever seen..he makes me melt when I see him and gives me serious butterflies, kind of like a middle school crush. The issue is that hes very quiet and shy and I have a social anxiety disorder so us ever speaking at all to eachother isnt looking promising. Me approaching him is never going to happen no matter how bad I would like to due to my anxiety. So my questions are, how would I even know if he's interested? especially if he's shy..and how do I get him to notice me? I usually have no problem with guys but he's different, he's very very intimidating.
melissa123 answered Friday July 1 2011, 11:38 am: if i was in your position i would pretend you don't know what to do or where something goes and ask him, and after he helps say thanks and give him a smile, and keep talking to him each day, and see if he startes talking to you.
maybe ask for your number or say hey after our shift wanna grab a bite to eat? or something.
dearcandore answered Wednesday June 22 2011, 12:10 pm: Just start with saying hello when you see him at the beginning of each shift. A friendly "hi" consistently can do a lot to break the ice.Be sure to use his name, like "Hi Bill". If he doesn't know your name then just introduce yourself quickly one day like "Hi Bill. I'm Jenny. welcome to the store. If you need help with anything let me know" Leave it at that. That is a great ice breaker and now you are at least free to say hi how are you each day. Be patient, don't pressure yourself or him. Just be friendly and keep it casual. As you both become more comfortable making conversation will become easier. [ dearcandore's advice column | Ask dearcandore A Question ]
Amarete answered Wednesday June 22 2011, 11:28 am: It's seems like you both have trouble approaching other people. He's probably just as intimidated at the idea of approaching you as you are about the idea of approaching him. You could try writing him a short note. It's kind of corny, but just saying something like, "Hi, you look like an interesting guy and I'd like to hang out with you, but I'm kind of shy" would probably work. Just hand it to him, maybe with a small smile, and walk away. If his quietness is due to shyness, it'll encourage him, knowing that you aren't going to outright reject him if he talks to you.
Or, if you have a particular coworker who loves matchmaker and/or is something of a mother hen, you could explain your situation and I'm sure he or she would throw the two of you into a very awkward situation...but neither of you would be responsible for setting it up, so it might help break the ice.
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