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I know that would be ideal but it's a small, compact office. It's all in one room. I'm not going to get the opportunity to pull her somewhere private. I don't want to ask in front of everyone at the office because it could be embarrassing for her or put her under pressure. I know it sounds like I'm making excuses but it's an office full of women and I know from experience they would be gossiping about it non-stop. I don't really want to make her the subject of office gossip when she's got to work there every day. If I ask her in private and she tells the women at the office about it then fair enough it's her choice. But she might not want everyone in the office talking about it. I know myself I got quite annoyed by some of the gossiping that went on involving me when I was there. By doing it this way she can avoid it if she wants to.

Hi Everyone,I'm new here and need a bit of advice. Basically, I've been on a work placement for the past year and finished this Friday. Two new placement students started a couple of months ago. I really like one of them. We get on really well but I've never really let her know that I like her as more than a friend. Last night we all went out for my leaving do and I was planning to ask her out for a drink then. I didn't want to do it before as it could have got awkward. I was talking to her a lot but I got shy and didn't end up asking (yes stupid me).Anyway, I've got to go into work on Monday to pick up my work clothes. We all got changed to go out at work and I had to leave them there. I still want to ask her but I'm wondering how to approach it. I've got her on Facebook but I don't have her phone number. I don't really want to ask over Facebook because I think it's a bit of a lame way to do it. This is my idea:When I go in on Monday I'll just have a chat with everyone. I've got some of the people's numbers at work but not all of them so I will just get everyone's numbers to 'keep in touch'. Then I can give this girl a ring and ask her if she wants to go for a drink, movie etc with me. I think it's better to actually speak to her than just write a message on Facebook.I know I should have asked her when we went out but there's nothing I can do about it anymore. Given the situation does this sound like the best idea? If not any advice on better ways to approach it?