What does it mean when a girl smiles at a guy?

[Anonymous]

Hi girls I'm a single 21 year old male. I like this girl I seen who works in a bar. she usually brings me my drinks she is very friendly. last time she smiled at me when she was on her way to my table. its hard for me to smile so I didn't smile back but I was friendly to her when she asked me how was I doing and I replied I'm fine and then I asked her how was her day she said good. does a smile mean anything? why did she smile at me? she had delivered my drinks like 10 times in the past but we have never really talked so we aren't friends yet. I like her a lot but I don't know how to tell if she likes me in return?

[et1421]

I have worked at restaurants and as a receptionist as well, and I smile at all my customers and ask them how their day has been, and generally try to make small conversation.

It sounds like she's just being friendly and working for tips!

Strike up a light conversation with her the next time you see her. The only way to know if she's interested is to ask, but in the meantime make conversation, smile and joke and go out of your way to smile at her or catch her eye. If she sees that you're paying special attention to her, she'll definitely notice you.

I can't promise that she'll like the attention. If she seems uncomfortable, back off, but you never know until you try it. It can't hurt, anyway.

[gravygirl]

I think this is more like she recognized you and works for tips. I could be wrong, but that's the vibe I'm getting.

Why is it hard for you to smile?

[Asker]

Idk I never rlly been good at smiling so easy like other people ;/ maybe the fact that I'm currently going thru hard stuff in rl atm makes it even harder for me I don't know lol. :(