Display Moreif this is going to be your first relationship - its ok to be scared - its perfectly natural - if its not its also ok to be scared.
what do you mean how people will view you? it'll make a good story i guess if you end up with him longterm but instead of thinking so far out treat it just a date or a casual thing don't think that this relationship is the be all and end all - just have fun with it.
Like you said just say hi and have a conversation - maybe he's a dumbass and can't hold his own - maybe he's intelligent enough to engage in a meaningful conversation - just talk but more importantly listen (Listening > talking, we have one mouth but two ears) and if you like his personality in addition to his looks then proceed further.
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Ok thank you, im a great listner and i cant wait to be his friend.