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Alright, let me start off by saying that I have never actually been in a real relationship, or for that matter formally asked a girl out on a date. Mainly because I am a coward and I assume I am terrified of rejection. When I do muster up to courage to ask a girl out I get really flustered trying to talk to her and end up not asking her out because I can't fathom the words to do so.

So I am asking you all for advice on asking out a girl. Not just any girl though. A girl I have known for about 6 years. I consider her to be one of my best friends even though we rarely see each other. I am still unclear about how I feel about her, all I know is that when I payed her a visit yesterday at her work I felt, joyful and happy. 

So I ask of you, what advice would you give me to not get so flustered when trying to approach a girl whom I like, and for that matter how should I ask a girl out?

Oh and if you would like so more context about my feelings towards this girl you can click [here] to read my whole spiel.
<bot>: I have never formally asked a girl out, I am thinking of asking out one of my best friends and I need advice on how to approach her and on how to ask her.