what are some good ways to start a conversation with a guy?

The general rules of conversation are:

1. find your common ground
2. ask questions based on your common ground

You seem to be picking up on that by asking him "Do you have this work?", but it's best if the questions require something other than a yes/no answer. After a test or a long assignment is due, for instance. you might say "I had a tough time with that. How do you think you did?" Or if the teacher said or did something of note, you might bring that up as you leave. "That was weird - what was she talking about when she said that thing about the weasel?" Anything to sort of force an answer longer than "yes" and "no". Once you're talking, you can lead the conversation in other directions.

Lex

 

Just start off by saying hi. Everyone thinks that it's difficult to start a conversation, but in reality, it's as easy as saying hello. As far as actual conversation, keep it simple - "what's up?", talk about class assignments/teachers/people you two know, and that's it. If you two hit it off, then it should progress from there.

 

i think you kind of have your work cut out for you, you're just making it harder than it really is because you're thinking about it too much. technically, he's one of your friends. just treat it like you're getting to know him better and you're willing to share things about yourself to get him to open up to share things about him.

talk to him about schoolwork and then take the subject into something else that you and him might relate to like ask him if he saw the house series finale or what happened on monday night raw or about the nba or nhl playoffs the next time you see him. hell, since you guys are about to be out of school, talk to him about what your plans for the summer is. when you're able to find something to talk about with him, talk about your lives, befriend him and move it on from there. i'm confident that you'll talk to him.

 

Sometimes in a weird way the best thing is to just try, even though its awkward. Then acknowledge that you are awkward with conversations and make it a self deprecating joke. That doesn't work for/on everyone, but sometimes it does. Usually best with somewhat geeky/shy people, but I like geeky/shy people. Other than that, ask him questions, but never anything with a "yes" or "no". Someone said that before but its the best advice so its worth repeating.

 

Just walk up next to him and mention something funny that happened in class maybe? Or just say hi. Actually just go with the second. Trust me it may feel weird to you but that's just because you are crushing. Having a crush plays mind games on you and you overthink everything. Just say hi, comment on something from class, compliment him, ASK HIM QUESTIONS. That's the best way to keep the conversation going until it picks up, like pushing a car to ge it to start. Once it's rolling you'll be fine.