Ask a favor. “OK, I really need your help. I have this tough decision I need to make. What kind of muffin should I get?” “Ugh, can you hold my jacket for a second? I’m bringing lunch over to my friends and I can’t carry it all, haha.” Give him a teasing compliment. “Wow, that’s quite a shirt...is the strategy to hypnotize people with that pattern?” “I think you’re the top pencil spinner in our class. Imagine if you used all that concentration for actually listening to the teacher, haha.” Ask for the advice, the time, or directions. “I’ve never been here before, could you tell me where the bathroom is?” “Hey, sorry to bother you, but do you have the time? I’m supposed to meet my friends here but I totally forgot my phone, haha.” Talk about what’s going on around you. “This lunch line is insane, that food is not worth waiting this long for...” “This game is amazing. I didn’t expect it to be such a close score!” Drop something near him. “Wow, I didn’t even realize I left that behind. Thank you so much!” “Oh, thanks! Next time catch the phone before it hits the ground, then I’ll be really impressed, haha.”