so, i need a bit of advice. im pretty new to this.
i was in a shoe shop in my town today and i was speaking with an HB 9 shop attendant who was very friendly. we were only talking about shoes however she started smiling for no reason in the middle of this conversation which i took as an IOI. i left the shop.... mistake.

so heres my line for tomorrow when i go into the shop.... ill say:

Me: im disappointed...
her: why?
Me: because when i was in here yesterday i gave you plenty of opportunity to ask me to go for a coffee after work, but obviously you're too shy...
unfortunately im busy tonight so why dont i give you my number and we can go out another time?


any thoughts? being this forward is a big step for me, if it doesnt work im going to feel like a tool. also what should i say if a girl tells me she has a boyfriend? any funny lines i can use?

Sounds alright, sometimes the direct approach is the way to go. But dont say 'why dont you give me...'
Say 'i think we should exchange numbers...'
And after you have # closed remember to make alittle conversation before you leave.

Nothing springs to mind at the minute but if i think of a funny line i'll like you know.

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Im new to this but i agree with mozyfresh about exchange #'s part

I agree with the two replies. Don't say, "why don't I give you MY number", say something like "why don't we get each others numbers". Make sure you're getting something out of it.