So is it a good idea to open the chick i like at work with her nickname? It's a cute name and not at offensive in a way (she calls herself it and has it in her facebook name)

I have no grand opener planned, just smile..."Hey (nickname)" and then see what happens.

I'm not too bovered about escalating right now, i just wanna focus on that opening moment and make my body language perfect.

I'm just not sure wheather i should do the smile then say "hey" or "hey (nickname)" *cheeky look*

Would it be too personal to use the nickname at such an early stage?

Thanks

If you open with her nickname she may wonder why you're using it and feel that you're being too pushy... are you friends with her on facebook? If you are then yes use her nickname, but if you're not friends with her she may wonder how you know what her nickname is.

I'd maybe just use something simpler like walking over and saying: hey, can I ask your advice? It's my best mates bday the same day as my dads and they both want to do something - my mates are all going out but my dad's having a family birthday party - they're both gonna be upsett if I cancel, what should I do?

That way she can give advice, she'll feel she's adding value to your life and you can work out from that if she's a family girl or a going out kind of girl which will help move the conversation on.

Good luck!

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I think it'll be akward if you open with her nickname, unless you've hung around with her before of course. But it'll seem like you've been studying her facebook page and she will think you're a creep.

Follow up on Example's advice and good luck!

I like to make up nicknames for people that I meet- they remember me because I call the something different and i can always remember what I call them because I always choose something about them that makes them memorable. For example: if they have wild golden hair then i'd probably call them little lion etc...