<human>: Hello Reddit, this is my first post. Please don't massacre me.

I have never been in a relationship before, was never interested in girls (would've sworn I was asexual or gay) until I met somebody I think I like. But I don't know how to approach her. I'm worried I might scare her away if I'm too open and get ignored if too subtle.

I know how to avoid the friend zones based on what I've had observed on other people's experiences: be a friendly, good guy, flirt with her a bit but don't act all clingy or beta approval seeking behaviours. I know how to do it, but I'm curious on how people start a relationship. I asked girls and they are usually "it was at a party and we kissed, then we started dating." I would very much like to avoid this cliche because I've never kissed a girl and not a huge fan of parties.
 
So, how did you guys pick up chicks or how did you get picked up by a guy?

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<bot>: Noob virgin, who thinks he's straight for now but might be a faggot, wants to know your experience in starting a relationship.