How to tell if she is single?

[kuhai2001]

I have bumped into many embarrassing scenes before due to incapable of telling if someone is single or not.

other than facebook (which is very misleading btw), and paying attention to conversations

what are the other ways to tell (just ask?)

your input would be very much appreciated...

[iEyeCaptain]

Don't ask directly.

Ask indirectly.

[kuhai2001]

Don't ask directly.

Ask indirectly.

Example please, just assume I'm too foolish to even ask indirectly

[iEyeCaptain]

If she's texting, make a funny/light poking fun comment such as "clingy boyfriend huh? elle oh elle"

She how she responds.

[bman77]

ask her directly, haha

[winterfreshgrin]

ask indirectly
get to know her better by asking "so what do you do on the weekends?" "what do you do for fun?" if her phone is ringing or she's texting ask "is that your bf checking up on you?"

[DiceMan]

"Are you single?"

A - "Yes". Proceed.

A - "No". Not single or not interested. Move on.

[BananaHunter]

Sometimes asking directly is the best way. Other times you can ask indirectly based on the situation. But in either way, you need to open your mouth.

Example of direct: "Do you have a boyfriend? I want to take you out to dinner"

Example of indirect: If you're in a conversation about cooking, you can say something like "You look like you can cook well. Your boyfriend is very luck". Whereby she will most likely respond confirming or correcting you.

[647716RENO]

When I hear people in need, on asking the basic of questions to someone their interested in. I'm wondering if they've gotten past introducing themselves.

These people all comment with these responses because it's worked for them after hours/days/months/years of failing at it and learning how to do it right in their own approach.

You should do the same. If you walk up to someone, within 30 seconds they will decide if they will jump you're bones, or jump off the railing to avoid you.

Don't pressure yourself. Just walk up introduce yourself, talk about things and setup fun/casual dates ahead of time. He/she will automatically tell you that they are with someone on their own. Theres no reason to ask or even care if their with someone.

Best of luck.

[zoomzoom]

Better example of indirect: Wear a Tshirt asking, "? Are you single ?"

[peanutz]

Example of indirect: If you're in a conversation about cooking, you can say something like "You look like you can cook well. Your boyfriend is very luck". Whereby she will most likely respond confirming or correcting you.

Whenever a not-mentioned-before-boyfriend is mentioned in conversation by a guy, it is obvious that he is fishing for info regarding status.

Just sayin'.

Might as well go the direct route if you're going to be that obvious.

Asking "So what do you do in your free time?" is better.

[Doodies]

If you are in a conversation with her, ask her if she has any plans for the weekend or upcoming holidays. Usually they will mention if they have plans with a boyfriend/husband.

[kingofwale]

why ask?? unless you are assuming all girls in a relationship isn't looking and all happily with their existing relationship with the rest of their lives.

i say go for it. if she stops you, then you will know.

btw, nothing embarrassing about it, she should be flattered instead.

[kuhai2001]

You should do the same. If you walk up to someone, within 30 seconds they will decide if they will jump you're bones, or jump off the railing to avoid you.

Thanks for the advice. I agree that 30s is probably how long it takes to determine if the person is interested.
Assume that the person is single, don't you have a chance to overcome it if you keep trying and show how sincere you are?

[Doodies]

Thanks for the advice. I agree that 30s is probably how long it takes to determine if the person is interested.
Assume that the person is single, don't you have a chance to overcome it if you keep trying and show how sincere you are?

Depends, if you are atttractive or have substantial wealth you may be able to hold onto her for a while.