Dear Franco:

I know it’s scary to be direct, but that’s why I suggested you do it via a message and not in-person. You wrote in your original post: “Recently, I met a woman who works in a local shop, and I’m very drawn to her—it’s been years since I’ve felt this way about anyone“.

You can send her an honest and direct message like this: I met you in (the name of the local shop she works in), and I felt very drawn to you. It’s been years since I felt this way about anyone. I feel awkward sharing this with you because we never even introduced ourselves to each other. Can we meet for coffee (you can state the name of a local coffee shop)?

anita