Comment on something interesting around you. “This lunch line is gonna take forever, don’t you think? What do you think you’re gonna get?” “They really don’t play anything but country music here, do they? It’s gonna be a long night…” Bring up something you have in common, like an interest or experience. “I don’t know about this field trip. The last time I went to the museum, I was like, 6, and I thought it was fun, but it’s been a while. Have you ever been?” “You saw the game last night, right? So crazy!” Ask for a favor. “Hey, could I borrow a pencil? I left mine in my last class.” “Did you write down the bio homework for tonight?” Ask her an interesting question you know she’ll respond to. “Did you hear what the yearbook theme is this year? It’s so funny.” “You’re in the French club, right? Is it true you’re going to Paris over spring break? Because if you are, I’m gonna need to know how I can join.” Tease her lightly with a joke or compliment. “What is that… a peanut butter and jelly sandwich? Such an original lunch, wow! Can I get your recipe?” “Can’t believe you got 100% on the chem test. You make the rest of us look terrible, just so you know.”