[quote]Approach her. Be polite and direct. Don't push it if she looks uncomfortable. We're not gonna -blam!-ing eat you Sphinx-style if we don't like your jokes. All it really takes is decency and a tiny bit of confidence.[/quote] Pretty much the best way to go about it. Also be respectful, it goes a very long way.

Oh, absolutely. I can't tell you how many guys I have all but -blam!-ing Spartan-kicked away from me after they tried to imply that I should feel lucky that they were even talking to a girl my height.