How to pick up a librarian.

[Gunstar Hero]

Right, this is how it is.

I signed up to my new, local library today because I had 30 minutes to kill before I met some friends . Turns out it has some pretty good books on local history in there, and one of which was extremely useful in the book im writing, so i took it.

Anyway... I take it up to the counter, and damn! The librarian is hot.

Not wearing a bucket of make up, not dressed tartily. Hair up, she is wearing glasses. But, this girl was beautiful, had a nice smile, well spoken. Just my type. Naturally, I go to jelly and manage to just about make enough noise to give her my details to register for a library card and that was about it.

I am by no means, Brad Pitt, but Im not an ugly guy either. Im over 6 feet tall, got a solid 250lb frame and I have had what id consider medium to good luck with girls in the past. Im just incredibly, incredibly shy and every relationship I have ever been in in the past has come from me being friends with the person first and something developing. Iv never had to try to "chat someone up", or picked someone up in a club or a pub or whatever, let alone a library...

So, fellow Escapists, I come to you for advice. What should a shy guy do to try and break the ice? Anyone been in a similar situation before?

 

[sky14kemea]

uhhhhhh...

i have no idea XD good luck to you sir!

a joke is always a good ice breaker, its just thinking of a good joke...

ill cross my fingers for you

 

[furnatic]

Perhaps a simple hello would work, an introduction. Or do what I did with my wife, be blunt and just ask for her number.

For a librarian, perhaps you can start discussing certain books, ask her if she'd like some coffee to discuss books. If it's meant to be, it will click in place.

What we need here however, is a ladies' opinion here.

 

[Cpt_Oblivious]

Just introduce yourself, talk to her about anything. Books is a good place to start (duh) then move on to other things, find something you could go do together?

 

[slevin8989]

Just star a conversation about books, and if it goes good from there ask her out.

 

[Dooly95]

Catch the same train as her, then save her from a drunk.

(if no one got that, that's fine too)


She's a librarian, talk about books.

 

[RnAoDm]

Just start chatting till you find a common interest and go from there perhaps. Or ask what kinda books she likes and see if she can recommend you one. Means next time you see her can talk about that as it is already something she likes at least you will get a dialogue goin.

Otherwise the cheesy chatup option but this doesn't work on everyone!

 

[XJ-0461]

Just go up to her, start up some conversation and then ask for a date.

 

[Ranooth]

Just introduce yourself, talk to her about anything. Books is a good place to start (duh) then move on to other things, find something you could go do together?

This man speaks the truth.

Now is it me or does the Escapist need a relationship advice section?

 

[DalekJaas]

Go up and say, "Sooo, you like....books?"

 

[Gunstar Hero]

I intend to go back to pick over some of the books that are on the subject Im writing about anyway, possibly monday or maybe saturday during the day as I have nothing planned. I figure if I spend a bit of time in there, reading up and taking notes, I'll have to talk to her eventually!

This shit is so much easier in Fable II.

 

[FleaJr]

You are SO asking in the wrong place buddy, really, go ask somewhere where the advice is better than 'talk and ask for a date'

 

[furnatic]

If it helps, just imagine a conversation pie next to her head.

 

[Guestowel]

For safety reasons, when you pick up a librarian you need to lift with your knees and not with your back

 

[pffh]

"So can I check you out?!"

On a second thought no don't say that, just ask if she wants go grab a coffee after work.

 

[Matronadena]

first thing before you get too worked up....check for rings......

 

[thiosk]

Just walk up there and say hi. Thats what I would do anyway.
Cheesy lines and random displays of strength would make you look like some silly peacock.

 

[The Infamous Scamola]

Stalking.

Stalking is always a good option. Take photos of her while she's not looking, then fill your house walls with them.
After that, try to find out where her house is.
Writing "I love you and I want your babies" on her door with your own blood is always a good ice-breaker.

Spoiler: Disclaimer

For the love of God, do not do what I just said.

 

[ThePoodonkis]

I say become a regular there. Go often, if you're writing a book, the you can get more done for that.
Eventually, you'll need to ask her for stuff. Hopefully more than once. She'll help you, and you can take away less and less of the timidity during those quick chats. If you must, put some quick small talk in there. A friendship may blossom in those small discussions.
When you're further along, I suggest you ask her out.