12 ways to get a date in the library
Avoid anyone who is crying, hyperventilating, or has an expression similar to this guy's...(01 of12)
This person is definitely up against a deadline. They want to finish their essay. They want to pass their degree. They want their parents to continue thinking that they are a studious angel who would NEVER leave an essay to the last minute. They do not want to be accosted by you. Abort mission. (credit:ColorBlind Images via Getty Images)
Choose your seat carefully(02 of12)
Someone caught your eye in the silent section? You need to seat yourself in the optimum position before you even think about making a move. If the seat opposite is free, take it, they'll have no choice but to notice you. (credit:Cultura/Frank and Helena via Getty Images)
Master the look of love(03 of12)
A quick glance over the top of a book can send all the right signals. Think smolder, not stalker- keep full on starring at bay to avoid scaring off a romantic interest. (credit:Dougal Waters via Getty Images)
Do what you came to the library to do....as in work. (04 of12)
Conor may be joking, but he does have a point; would you really want to date somebody who looked like they had come to the library specifically to go on the pull? In between flirtatious glances, actually do some work- it's the library version of playing hard to get. (credit:Twitter)
Go to the library at the same time every day(05 of12)
This one's a no brainer; if you go to the library at the same time every day you're likely to see the same people. Many students have a study routine that they stick to, especially those conscientious third years. You're way more likely to bag a date in the library if you see someone more than once. (credit:ilbusca via Getty Images)
Sit in the same section every time(06 of12)
Give yourself the best chances of "bumping into" that sexy someone again. Just as students are likely to go to the library at the same time each day, they are also likely to sit in the same section. If you start your library dating mission on floor 2, you end it on floor 2. (credit:onkey Business Images via Getty Images)
Offer to help(07 of12)
If that lovely Lady/Lad is strolling up and down the aisle, it's likely they can't find the book they're looking for. Go and be the knight in shining armor that you are, (and yes, girls can be knights too in this sense), and come to the rescue. Even if you are of no help whatsoever, you'll both have a laugh at the impossible shelving system. (credit: Fotosearch via Getty Images)
Grabbing a cuppa? Offer to get one for that girl/guy. (08 of12)
There are few opportunities to chat in the library; "do you mind watching my laptop while I pop out" is one of the few lines you ever hear from a stranger. Wouldn't it be nice if instead they added: "I'm grabbing a coffee, would you like anything while I'm there?". Because nothing says "I fancy you" better than caffeine.Note: Surprising your love interest from behind with hot tea is too far (and a little dangerous). (credit:Westend61 via Getty Images)
Leave a note(09 of12)
Who can resist giggling like a primary school child at the sight of a secret note? Leave one for your library love after a long day of cheeky glances. A silent library gives you the perfect excuse. (credit:Tooga via Getty Images)
Get creative(10 of12)
Bonus points if you put the note (or maybe a Valentine's card) in a book they love. (credit:Twitter)
If they go to get a book, so do you(11 of12)
Oh hey teeny tiny corridor. Oh hey sexual tension. Enough said. (credit:LeoGrand via Getty Images)
Head to the pub!(12 of12)
You laid down the groundwork in the library, now bite the bullet and ask out that girl/guy if you see them around campus. (credit:Twitter)