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.

Keep it simple.I introduce myself.

I'm shy and hope they notice me

Stealthily?

i don't usually, not on here.

I buy them a car.

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

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.