but good luck
how to talk to a guy you like?

#20 people with bad experiences generally don't like to do things again that ended badly in the past.

maybe this?
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I speak for all guys when I say, mention motorcycles. Motorcycles are fricking cool. If he likes video games, talk about Warhammer and Helldivers

This tbh. Most guys could not care less about how you sound, it's about the content of your message

"A man who is scared of rejection and failure will face both"
I'll tell you firsthand that being scared of rejection is bad. Just push through it. You'll get an answer instead of being stuck with the question in your head every night
I HAVE NO IDEA