I think a lot of guys (me included) have the difficulty of showing interest/escalating when in your social circle. What recently happens to me is I find a girl interesting after we talk for a while (say we have mutual friends and we meet at parties), then I ask her out, get LJBF'd. Never happens outside social circle though. I guess I'm failing to build tension or I give off friendly vibe, but I'm afraid that I might come off as the guy who hits on all the girls. Do you have some tips on how to show interest in the girl without coming off as a player in your social circle?
You first need to isolate her. Drop the "friendly guy" look. Instead be direct.
After you talk to a chick for a little bit, put your number in her phone and text yourself. Save your number in her phone as "Fun guy" or something similar.
You should never ask a chick out on DATE while you are out at a social gathering. Its too eager.
Instead get her number, wait a day or two and then hit her up.
You: Hey whats up
Her: Hey there. How are you?
You: I'm good. I am going to check out this new place Thursday night and grab a drink. Why dont you join me.
Its either a yes and or no. Yes= offer to PICK HER UP. If she doesnt want you to pick her up, tell her what time to meet you there.
if no, move on.
Then you see her when you pick her up or when you meet her there.
Its that simple.
You are too eager man. Play it cool. You should have stuff going on in your life. Asking a woman out when you first hang out in a group setting is not good. Women are out in group settings to chill and hang out with friends. Get the number and hit her up in a few days = value.