It’s normal to be nervous when you’re not used to it. But all you have to remember is that girls are just people too. lol. 😉 Don’t second guess yourself so much. Relax and talk to girls like you would with a guy (just don’t be a pig, remember respect). That’s all. I would hope that comes easily to you…
As for tips, the best one I can give you is CONFIDENCE. Now, that doesn’t mean being a cocky, arrogant, jackass. It just means being secure about yourself and who you are. Feel good about yourself and know who you are. That’s a quality that attracts everyone. Whether it’s just friends or someone you’re into.
If you want to be friends with a girl, talk about things you might have in common, TV shows, books, sports (if she’s a jock), movies, a party coming up, classes, etc. Keep it light, make her laugh. Everyone loves being around someone else who can make them smile.
BE YOURSELF. Girls know when you’re trying too hard, we see it coming a mile away, so just be yourself, be genuine, and you’re going to find some girls that really like you, whether it’s platonic or not. Girls are naturally drawn to guys who are secure about themselves and honest.
When you’re looking for a girl for a friend, she’s just going to be another one of the guys. That’s how you have to visualize it.
If you’re looking to pursue a platonic relationship, try saying something casual like “we should text!” during your conversation and you can get her number that way. Then you can text her and talk about whatever it is you found you had in common. It’s not a big deal, it’s just a way to keep in touch. You can text about “drama” that’s happening with other friends that you both know, some new event coming up. Hell, if you guys chat enough, you could start asking HER for advice about girls! It doesn’t have to be a huge deal because it’s not, okay? Girls aren’t as scary as they seem. (Okay, some are, but not all! I promise!)
Be yourself, be genuine, and be confident.
Those are the best tips I can give you. I promise, you’ll find the rest of the way on your own, and it won’t be half as hard as you think it is right now.