When the two of you talk, does she touch your shoulder, or otherwise try to make body contact? Has she ever blushed or batted her eyelashes when the two of you talk? Have any of her friends asked you what you think about her? Have they ever given you any hints that she likes you? Perhaps you asked her to go to the dance with you and she said yes. That’s a good sign that she likes you, but keep in mind she might just like you as a friend. Look for other hints instead of making assumptions.

Choose mints over gum. You don’t want to be stuck with gum in your mouth later when you go in for a kiss. Put a bit of chapstick on, too. Don’t use too much, as gooey lips aren’t much better than chapped lips. Try not to use mints and chapstick in front of her, or you’ll look like you’re trying too hard.

Try to be charming and polite. If she’s sitting down when you ask her, take her hand in yours and gently draw her up to her feet or closer to you. It’s certainly fine to be a bit nervous, but try not to break the ice by being silly. For example, don’t hold her hand way out away from you and act like you’re about to dance a tango. Try to be sweet, sincere, and romantic instead of making a joke out of it.

You might find that the moment just doesn’t feel right. Do your best to feel out the moment and let it build up, rather than go in with a “now or never” mindset. It might be better to try another time, especially if it’s your (or her) first kiss, rather than go in and knock each other’s teeth, bump heads, or get turned down.

If you don’t know the words or aren’t comfortable singing to her, just tell her something sweet. Try saying “You are absolutely beautiful," or “You know, this dress is so gorgeous on you. " As you sing or whisper a compliment, hold her close to you. Gently put your arms around her and caress her to build up the moment. [4] X Research source Make sure she’s comfortable, and give her space if she’s stiff or pulls away from you.

After two or three seconds, slowly start closing your eyes. When you actually move in to kiss her, there’s nothing creepier than having your eyes open. [6] X Research source If she doesn’t want to kiss you, she’ll let you know at this stage by moving her face away from yours or trying to back away. Give her space and just dance until the song is finished, then thank her for dancing with you.

Try not to be too nervous. If you’re already close to her and dancing, she probably wants to kiss just as much as you do. At this point she may open her eyes to look at you before moving in for a kiss of her own.

If her hair is up or neatly done, she might not want you to mess with it. If this is the case, just gently cup her neck with your fingertips.

Even though you’re going in for a deeper kiss, try to avoid slobbering. Wet lips on wet lips is nice, but putting your lips all over her face will make her feel like she’s kissing a dog. Keep both your tongue (if you choose to use it at all) and saliva in check. Don’t just stick your tongue in her mouth, and no drooling![8] X Research source

You might judge from the moment that talking would just ruin the mood, or she might put her head on your shoulder. In either case, just keep dancing until the song ends.