ok here goes,

so i joined the cross country team yesterday with my buddies and i saw a girl that was really pretty and someone id like to get to know. I dont have a problem talking with girls, i have many friends that are girls. and i have shot and missed with a few in the past. And with this girl i would really like to not miss. So i need some pointers. I have not spoken to this girl, she is just an aquantence. Can someone please give me some advise that will help me start off with this girl in the right direction.

Be yourself... if it doesn't work out than it probably wasn't meant to.

Hi And welcome bfarmer10,

As Sal says, be yourself.

But it might be worth thinking of some polite & interesting phrases, so that you don't dry up if ~ or when ~ you decide to chat to her.

Don't try too hard ~ just be friendly.

yep, being yourself is wat all girls want guys to be. if you get so nervous and stuff, we think ur strange, lolz. anyway, first be friends, and then try flirting, personally, i love it when guys always say nice things about me.