This way, you will know if she is simply being friendly and professional or if she has any interest in you as a potential romance. Don’t drag it out, that will only make you build it up more in your mind.
I would say simply ask her out for a coffee or tea. Someplace public at first. I’d avoid movies as they are impersonal and you don’t get to talk to the person. I’ve only asked a handful of women out before, so I’m probably not the best person to ask about this. I usually waited until they approached me or clearly expressed interest in me, to be honest.
I know that feeling, most of my friends are female, and they stay friends after rejecting me, but it’s usually something along the lines of, “you’re so sweet, but” followed by an explanation
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