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Some background im a 21 year old guy working in a retail job. I would have gone off to college by now if not for COVID-19, but for the foreseeable future I'm here at this job. I've gone on only 2 dates before and never actually asked a girl out in person.

I've had a crush on one girl at work for quite a while but we never worked together and I'm pretty shy so we never talked. Recently I got moved up to full-time and she got moved to my department so me and her have worked together more and have had a lot more interactions.

I've made her laugh a few times with comments about work and we've had conversations, but they usually involve some other co worker. That being said, she has directly made jokes to me sometimes. Its hard for me to tell if she likes me, or has a neutral opinion and I'm reading too deeply into small signs. Regardless, I really want to conquer my shyness and fear of asking out a crush.

So, would it be bizarre to ask her out right now? Or should I try to become better friends with her first then ask her out? I don't really want to wait too long but I will if it gives me a better chance. Thanks in advance.

Signs she’s not interested.
- We’ve been friends for years. I’ve never been interested until recently but she hasn’t ever made a move either.
- She sometimes walks faster when it’s just us 2.
- We’ve never hung out 1 on 1 before. Generally I’ve always invited others even if we’ve initially arranged to meet 1 on 1.
- she sometimes looks away when making eye contact.
- She doesn’t touch you and her messages are brief.
- Sometimes she’ll move away a bit if I get too close.

Signs she might be interested.
-She does maintain eye contact sometimes (I don’t think this means much)
- she’s always around wherever you go and generally in groups she’s near you. (This could be a sign of close friendship as she’s shy)
- she’s interested in everything about you and things you talk about which no one else is interested in. And asks lots of questions. (But this could just be her personality)
- She laughs at all your jokes (but then she laughs a lot anyway)
- In groups socials, she stays as late as you. She leaves with you. (But that could just be as we live near each other so it’s nice to have company when going home).
- Mutual friends think we’re a thing (but friends love gossip from unfounded evidence)

neutral signs
- She resists being alone with other guys who have shown interest in her.
- I’ve been wrong before a lot of the times when I’ve assumed girls like me.