How do you strike up a conversation with someone you don’t really know but are interested in?

[Anonymous]

I’m not into online dating so I’m talking about meeting guys in real life. For instance if I meet a guy while I’m volunteering, what should I say to signal that I’m interested in getting to know them more if I don’t know if they’re single? I obviously wouldn’t ask them out but what exactly should I say instead

[jennifer_bloom]

Ask him his favourite pasta recipe and then use that to build a conversation about your family and grandparents and culture and region of birth and friends

[Asker]

This is good thanks

[Stevefiveo]

Try asking him something about volunteering while you are volunteering even if you know the answer. Compliments work well also. "Accidental" touching is a popular way girls flirt.

[megabamse]

You do the "have you met" thing. Get a friend to go over and she/he say "have you mett (your name)" then your friend walks away and your stuck there and have to talk.

[DavidRaul]

Just introduce yourself and ask them to have a cup of coffee. That would be enough to know his intentions regarding you

[zagor]

Ask if they want to do something after work, or whatever you're involved in.