How do I ask a guy out if I am shy and dont know how to talk to new people?

your solution is to focus on learning how to talk to new people. learn to know what to say and practice to be good at it.

Start a casual conversation ! Hey how you doing ? Then go with the flow . Don’t pressure yourself too much on what to say..

Go to a place where the type of man has the same interest,ie library,record shop.At lteast you both have a common interest and conversation should be easier

People like talking about themselves… so use that to your advantage. Learn to spot their interests and simply ask them questions about it. But don’t let them do all the talking, make sure you contribute as well. Even if it is just a nod or a simple phrase. Make and maintain eye contact. Initially try it with random people, as your confidence builds try it with people you are interested in being friends with… And slowly you’ll feel comfortable enough to take it to the point where you can speak to even people to don’t care to, but HAVE to! (now that’s an Art)!
Welcome to fluther.

This might sound difficult to do, or just plain obvious, but when the occasion arrises, just tell him/her that your are shy, or a bit nervous.
It takes the edge of the way you feel that moment (it relieves you), and most people really appreciate it when you open up.
Plus, you are (potentially) immediately in a worthy conversation.

Ppl will normally pick up on the fact tht a person is nervous and it will change how they treat u. You need to go out and try to meet new ppl with the intend on becoming friends. You will then build up your confidence enough to meet a man.

@swervy, how old are you?

Imagine everyone at your position. They all weren’t born exceptional communicators or with any other skill known to man. Each and everyone must have once had to learn to be a part of society bit by bit day by day step by step. :)
It works for me when I’m shy.