If you are a guy out there in the dating scene, you know how easy it is to meet girls, but you also know how hard it is to make them like you! There is a lot of information out there about how to approach the ladies, but I have 7 simple things for you to remember that will increase your changes of making a girl like you.

The following steps assume that you've already thought about your look; how you dress, your style and that you have honed your personal hygiene skills so that you don't scare the ladies off!

1/ Know when to approach - Whether at a club, party, shopping market or library, it's always good to know that a girl is interested before approaching. Physical attraction means everything when meeting girls for the first time, so try to make eye contact with the girl first. If she makes eye contact with you, smiles or seems otherwise interested, then it is likely that you can make an approach.

It's up to you to get over there and make her interested in you!

2/ Smile, a simple smile can make your situation and hers far more comfortable. If you don't smile then you come off as unhappy and possibly negative.

3/ Be funny - I can't stress how important this step is in starting or maintaining any relationship with a lady. Girls love to laugh and feel good about themselves, and the guy they are with, so mastering this art will greatly enhance your chances of keeping a girl's attention. Whether it's a corny joke, light sarcasm or simply an "at ease" style of conversation you develop, being funny is something worth practicing.

4/ Be casual - Although this can mean many things, ultimately it is how "smooth" you are in your look, your attitude and how you turn on conversational queues. Unforced conversation and body language shows that you have a casual attitude and also helps keep you relaxed. Forcing anything at this point can blow up an otherwise great opportunity with a lady!

5/ Be interested in her, not you - Assuming you've chosen to pursue a lady you are genuinely interested in, make sure to keep conversation about yourself to a minimum unless it involves a funny anecdote or a quick point you think might be interesting to her. Avoid telling the girl your entire philosophy on life within the first ten minutes of meeting her!

6/ Pay attention - On the heels of my last point, pay attention to the things she is saying about herself. This give you less chances of making mistakes and gives you information about her that you can use to relate to her. However, don't make the mistake of seeming like you are quizzing her as some ladies consider that a bit creepy!

7/ Go with the conversational flow - Summing up several of my previous points into one general point, allow the conversation to flow and take on a life of its own. Don't force things or worry too much if the conversation goes into unfamiliar territory. To avoid sounding like you are quizzing her, ask open ended questions like "How do you feel about that?" rather than ones that require yes/no responses.

If you establish a good conversational flow right away then it will encourage her to open up while at the same time seeing the best parts of your personality!

With practice, following the above rules will greatly enhance your chances of making a girl like you!