What are the best ways to ask a girl out?

When asking out a girl, the key is to be confident and clear but not too direct. Being too direct would sound something like, “You're gorgeous and sexy and I want to date you.” That might make a girl feel uncomfortable. Instead, just be clear and say, "Hey, are you free for dinner on Thursday night? It'd be great to get to know you better.” This kind of invite makes it clear that you’re romantically interested in her.

Start a casual, lighthearted conversation with her IRL or over text. If the vibes are good and she seems engaged with the conversation, that's your cue to ask her out. Say something like, "I've been really wanting to try this new restaurant downtown—would you want to go together sometime?" or "Do you want to grab coffee this Saturday? My treat!" Another great option is to invite her to something you already have planned. For example, you could say, "I've got an extra ticket to this concert coming up—want to go together?"