So, I complimented this girl today...

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Today I went to my college class for a lecture and to take some notes. I’ve only been to this class for the second time, and this girl sitting directly in front of me caught my eye. I got a better look at her, and she was beautiful. I made a pact with myself to compliment her that day. When class ended, I decided to ask my professor a question. I wanted to get my stuff packed up before I did though. So when pretty much everyone had left. I saw the girl asking the professor a question herself. She happened to not have her stuff packed up. It took me a while to pack everything up, but, when I did, I wanted to break the ice. " Do I know you? you look familiar. Are you from around this area." I said. She mentioned places that were no where near where I lived( and tbh I didn’t recognize her), but I wanted to try something, right? She was almost packed up when I decided to spew a statement of, " I like your makeup". I said smiling. She smiled back and said “thank you.” Leaving right after. I’m usually not that bold, yet I felt smooth. At the same time I felt like a creep and/or jerk. I wish I could’ve talked to her more though. Could someone please tell me if I said anything wrong or to forward? Or did I say the right thing? Thanks.

I must say that I appreciate your thread.  Reading your op brought me back to the days when I was a young man; however, in regards to breaking the ice with fellow female students, as an extreme introvert, I lacked your carpe diem spirit.  With that said, I wish you luck in your endeavors, sir.

P.S. IMO, you did just fine.  I'm sure this has been said, but as long as you treat her (and others whom you may be interested in) with respect and are assertive/confident about who you are, then I think you will get the most out of your interactions with this woman and others.  Live long and prosper.