it's true that a lot of guys fear getting rejected but that is a part of life. basically you're going to have to get used to the fact that everyone gets rejected sometime in their life. rejection doesn't help to build courage but the only way that you're going to have the balls to talk to a girl is by building your self-esteem.

honestly, most girls are flattered at the fact that you have the guts to approach them. they might not be interested in you, but by you taking the inniciative to come up and talk to them, you're flattering them by acting interested in them. what you might say to them might sound werid to you, but on the outside it's a different story. they aren't sure what to expect either and most of the time, they aren't really sure what response to give. i think that basis that you need to remember is that when you see a girl that you think is attractive, what are the chances that you'll see her again? mostly likely to none right? so what have you got to lose. sure you might make an ass of yourself or feel that you did, but you've lose nothing. now if you have gotten her number think of what you'll have gained. raverboy

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...this is just my perspective on the situation...