Q&A for How to Hang Out with Guys (for Girls)

Go someplace casual but fun. Do an activity that will help guide the conversation, like playing mini golf or going for a hike.

Don't change yourself for him at all! It's no use changing your entire personality just for a guy. Just be yourself around him and if he doesn't like you, then good riddance! I'm sure you're amazing, and anyone who doesn't like you for you is insane!

Try to get him talking. Just ask him how his day is going, what his plans are for the evening, what he did the night before, etc. Ask him about his interests, like favorite sports, books, movies, etc. If you ask him questions and get him talking a little bit, it will break the ice and he will feel more at ease.

It doesn't have to be. A quiet and private place can be great for having a conversation. You can use it as an opportunity to get to know each other better.

No, it's not awkward. Finding out whether or not your boyfriend already has plans when you want to hang out is the best thing to do -- that way you can both quickly figure out what's going on and whether you'll be able to see each other that day.

It depends on the country and culture. In most places, people don't think much of anything about it, though there may be some people who will assume one of them is your boyfriend or that you have trouble getting along with other girls. In more prohibitive cultures, it is often not permitted for a girl to hang out with guys who are not related to her.

Wherever the guys are hanging out. Skateparks, malls, garages, etc. You've got to go where the guys are to hang out with them.

If you guys are just friends, watch a movie. Get a funny show to watch or maybe bake something. You could play video games or play some old fashioned board games and order a pizza. It's up to you.

You can start by saying hello in passing. You may also want to see if you can be assigned to projects in class together.

Try to build up the confidence with guys, first. This can include figuring out their interests, or hanging out with this one guy in particular and trying to get info from him. You should also try to be friendly, as stepping out of your comfort zone will eventually be necessary in these situations. In fact, most guys are actually happy to be able to talk to a girl, even if they don't show it. Go for it!

Try being direct. Just ask something like: "What do you want to do?" He might answer back like: " I don't know. What do you want to do? " If he does, just tell him you'll do anything he wants to do this time.

Try to slip in. Try making friends with one a the people in the friend group. Then, once you've done enough, have them introduce you to everybody else. Just make sure you stay friends with them so they don't feel like you used them.

Try making small talk and talking about video games or sports for example " Did you see how the eagles won last night !" and then just keep talking and do that for a week or 2 and you will get to know each other.

Look for other body language. Does he fold his arms when he talks to you? Does he cross his legs when he talks to you? Does he lose eye contact with you shyly a lot? These are all clues he likes you.