It's not an easy task to ask a girl you like for her phone number when you haven't had any practice. But you are not alone in your fear of rejection. Of course there is a "right" time to ask, but if you wait and never ask, you will probably never get her phone number.

Here are a few tips that can help you overcome your shyness.

If you meet a girl you like and would like to get to know better, it is of course good timing and a bit of confidence to ask her for her phone number. Try not to be too uptight, she is only human after all.

You have to understand that some girls don't like to give out their phone number until they know someone better. So a refusal is not necessarily personal, but just a precaution. Use your gut feeling to decide when she is ready to accept you into her circle of friends. If she declines, give her a chance to get to know you better and ask again later.

The best time to ask is when you are talking to her and the conversation is coming to an end. Tell her that you enjoyed talking to her and that you might want to do it again.

If you feel she might say no, first ask her for her email address or full name so you can email her or contact her on Facebook or Messenger. This step is easier for reserved girls as they don't have to give themselves away fully and they don't feel pressured.

After you have made friends with her online, you can ask her for her phone number. If she has become interested through your casual contact, she will be happy to give you her number.