1. Ask your crush directly for a date. Sarah, are you free Saturday night? I think so. What’s happening Saturday night? There’s a showing of “North by Northwest” and I know you’re a huge Hitchcock fan. I was thinking we could go see it together. I’m going for a drink at Harper’s tonight at 8. Want to join me? Sure! Is it just the two of us? That’s what I had in mind. First drink’s on me, okay? 2. Choose an appropriate time to ask. If your crush seems distracted or annoyed, try again another day. Bryan, do you have a minute to chat? Um, hang on a moment. Are you busy right now? We can talk later. I’m good, I just had to finish this one thing. What’s up? Bryan, do you have a minute to chat? Not really, sorry. I’m late to 4th period. Oh, don’t worry about it right now. I’ll catch you later. Hey Ellen, are you free later today? I don’t know, I feel gross today. I think I’m coming down with something. Oh, I’m sorry about that. I hope it’s not serious!