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How to Show a Guy That You Like Him

Sometimes guys can be oblivious. If you're interested in someone who just doesn't have a clue, you might have to do a little bit of extra work to spell it out for him. Here's how to make it clear that you're interested.
[edit] Steps

1. Smile every time he looks your way. Flash him an inviting glance. Great eye contact is ultra-effective. Or, depending on the guy, it may be more effective to blush and look away when he looks at you. This generally works for shy guys. Don't stare at him to long or you might freak him out.
2. Practice your gaze in the mirror. This way, you can perfect a confident, positive look of interest. Be sure to smile, too! Rehearsing also helps you avoid lovey-dovey doe eyes. Hold eye contact with your reflection for a full minute if you can. This will get you comfy keeping your eyes on your crush when the two of you finally chat. Don’t stare, glaze over or forget to blink!
3. Be way casual. Don’t fix your eyes on the guy from a distance like a tiger hunting down dinner. Pretend you just noticed him right before you reach him, then catch his gaze and flash a smile as you pass. Check out his reaction: Does he hold your gaze and smile back? If so, good. Repeat this process a couple times, until one of you is bold enough to strike up a conversation. Try practicing what you are going to say before you confront him; that way there won't be any awkward silences. Note that for shy guys this will usually be you. Shy guys will very seldom make the first move.
4. If you are talking to him, looking down and smiling so that he sees your smile lets him know you enjoy talking to him. Even better, a little later state: "I really enjoy talking to you." And if he said something funny, tell him he's funny!
5. Look for signs to see if he likes you too (refer to the other wikihow article about it). If he does, wait for him to make the big move, but try to strike up a convo. Get him used to the idea of having you around. Make him comfortable around you. If things sway a little off course, crack a joke or end the convo and play a little hard to get.
6. Strike up conversations when the timing's right. Tune in carefully to what your crush has to say. Guys love girls who listen well—it makes them feel interesting, which in turn makes them feel good about themselves, which in turn makes them feel good about you for making them feel good about themselves! Got it? Cool. Complement the listening with a compliment. While he’s telling you about that giant trout he caught at the lake last summer, take in all the details, and then say, “Whoa! You must be a really amazing fisherman! I’ve never had a chance to go fishing myself, but I’ve always wanted to try it.” Bingo! He’ll start talking a mile a minute—he’s gonna want to teach you everything! Next thing you know, you’ll be out on a lake in a canoe with your cutie.
7. Express appreciation for qualities that he happens to possess and interests that he happens to have (and mean it!). Be careful, though: Don’t act even remotely stalkerish. For example, never attend his games by yourself—it’ll look weird. Just go with your crew, have a great time and, afterward, very casually pass him by—once—smile, and say, “Hey, that no-look pass you made was impressive!” A genuine pat on the back for a job well done scores major points.
8. Flirt. Whether it's laughing at his jokes, teasing him gently, or touching his arm, a little bit of playfulness never hurts.
9. Invite him out. It doesn't have to be as straightforward as asking him out on a one-on-one date. If you're going to the movies with a group, for example, ask him to come along. Use group activities to your advantage. In addition to bowling nights and mall trips, suggest your group throw a bash for your bud who has a birthday coming up. You be in charge of the invite list, and make sure his invitation is the first one to fly into the mailbox. Better yet, ask him and a bunch of other guys to help you and the girls pull this party off. A day of painting “Happy Birthday” murals and stringing up streamers can be bonding in a big way. Be sure to give him props for his excellent ideas.
10. Find out if he has a special someone already. You can beat around the bush a little:
11. What'd you do last night?
12. Do you hang out with different people, or do you pretty much stick with the same crowd?
13. Who do you usually end up spending the most time with?
14. Avoid doing all of the above with other guys.
15. Leave it be. Once you think you've got your message across, don't push it any further, but don't back off, either. The ball is in his court now.
16. If all else fails, test his reaction to the idea of you and him. Don't come right out with it and blurt out, "I LOVE YOU!" Do it subtly. A good suggestion would be to say, "I had this weird dream last night where you and I were a couple." If he laughs or looks weirded out, laugh along and say, "Yeah, I know!" If he blushes or smiles, say something like, "But would that seem too weird?" If he truly likes you, he should reply with something along the lines of, "I don't think so." This is a good sign.
17. Try and joke a lot with him. This is very good. If you catch him staring at you in a joking way, stare back...
18. or you just simply tell the guy you like him if he says "cool" then great but if he happens to blush then noway he likes you majorly.
19. Be yourself, if he doesn't like you for yourself, he doesn't like you, but don't worry there are plenty of other fish in the sea


[edit] Tips

* Start small and work your way up gradually, being attentive to how he responds every time you take it up a notch. You're better off taking your time rather than coming on too strong at once.
* Don't give him mixed signals! It will just confuse him. If he wants you, it will come clear to you eventually.
* Remember, guys like to feel like the 'man.' Boost his ego with a genuine compliment.
* If he doesn't get the hint you are saying, then simply tell him you like him, but don't come on too hard.


[edit] Warnings

* Just because you've let him know that you like him doesn't mean you've given him permission to put the moves on you faster than you'd prefer. Don't let any guy use the argument that you lead him on.
* Being mean is NOT a good way to let him know you're interested. For you, it may seem like a way to get him to notice you, but it'll just end up scaring him.