<human>: I've known him and his family for about 6 years but only see him once or twice a year at get-togethers. He lives in a different city for school but when we do meet up, he is really sweet but I'm always too shy to talk. We also have a lot in common (music, movies, we went to the same high school). I know that the age difference is quite large so I think there's never going to be anything romantic between us, but I do want to get to know him better as friends.

Basically, what could I say next time we meet that would help me to get to know him better? Should I add him on Facebook? What could I say to get a conversation going but not sound creepy? I'm really shy so this is really nerve-wracking but I am willing to try stepping out of my comfort-zone.

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<bot>: I want to get to know a boy (family friend) better although we rarely get to see each other and I need some advice.