So, I have a bad track record for dating and appreciate advice. I usually move probably too slow. As a result I want to try something new with this girl I've been attracted to for a while. She is a friend of at least a half a dozen of my friends, but we have barely even met.

Basically, my question is, is it ok to approach a woman you have barely met and ask her on a date? How would you suggest going about getting a date with a girl like this? Any advice would be great as I am just interested in trying out a new approach.