How do you approach someone that you like to be friends with?

just say hello and find some common interest and then share that interest with them.

I'm shy and hope they notice me

Keep it simple.I introduce myself.

Stealthily?

I think about this often. I dont want to seem weird or gay for telling a lady i think she's nice and we should hang out/ exchange numbers. Even though its happened to me before and didnt come off creepy at all.

i dont anymore.. i have no trust for people.

i don't usually, not on here.

I buy them a car.