[header] How to talk to a girl in class [title] Ask a small favor. [step] The easiest way to begin a conversation with someone you want to talk to is to ask a favor. You don't know this person yet, so you don't know what you have in common. 
Asking a favor is a neutral way to enter into conversation without boring them with something they don't care about. [substeps] Make sure it's a small favor that won't put her out.