Even though I haven't gone on a date (and for criminy sakes, I'm probably the only one who hasn't asked someone out in my group of friends yet), don't freak out if you start acting awkward/screw up while asking someone out. If your interest sees you're genuinely interested in them (instead of asking him/her out for a bet), they'll be more amused than pissed. All of my friends prod me to go to homecoming (And I could), but personally, I think I'll wait until I feel like it. If you're a nerd, wait until you find a person that you like, and possessing good looks, AKA not a stereotypical geek appearance, helps. Go to the gym and do cardio, optimally 4-5 times a week. I do around 5 times a week of 8 KM runs at 7 miles per hour. I actually run faster outside. XD Exercise has the double benefit of helping to dissipate stress. Of course, don't overexercise (like I once did), or else you'll get some painful joint/back aches. Not to mention, being so low on energy is probably what made me sick for the first time in 4 years, with the flu, nonetheless. So, go up to your interest and be a genuine person. Like Frozen said, to be creepy is the worst possible thing to do. I sincerely hope no one I know reads this.