How should a guy show interest in a girl without being too on the nose?

[ValeriusDover]

I'm not like most guys who are really obvious when they like a girl, to the point where they can be read like an open book. My approach has always been more subtle, however to this day not one person has ever figured it out when I liked someone. I've read various lists online detailing signs that a guy DOESN'T like you, and apparently I tick off every one of those boxes even when I do. I always thought girls could read minds and that being desperate was unattractive. At the same time, I would be changing too much of who I am if I was too obvious about it. Does anyone have any pointers about how I can go about showing interest in a non-sleazy way meant to lead to a relationship?

[kylee2437]

How about be direct? Do things for women you think shows best that you do like them. People do not like hints. Hints get annoying and many times when men hint, they lose out because many women take the approach of men initiating

[ValeriusDover]

Any examples of how to be direct without resorting to PUA tactics?

[ShesRad80]

smile and possibly open up dialogue for conversation

[ValeriusDover]

Could you elaborate? And why smiling? Isn't that seen as an unattractive trait in guys?

[ShesRad80]

smile means friendly, open. say hello, how are you today? very simple things nothing too heavy.

no staring like a serial killer is an unattractive thing to do lol

[ValeriusDover]

I don't stare either, though. I just act like I'm doing my own thing.

[ShesRad80]

i didn't say stare or you were. stop complicating this, you asked how im trying to help you, smh

[ValeriusDover]

Sorry about that. Misunderstood what you meant.
The thing is, if I were to talk to a girl seemingly without a reason, wouldn't it be too obvious?

[chilldude33]

Just flirt and gauge their receptiveness and reciprocation.

[ValeriusDover]

That's what I'm asking. I don't know how to flirt.

[serious_miss419]

Interested in what?

[ValeriusDover]

Getting to know someone, a relationship.