Asking Someone Out Confidence Guide

I want to ask someone out but need help building confidence and knowing what to say.

Situation:
- How do you know them: [CONTEXT - WORK/SCHOOL/GYM/FRIEND GROUP/STRANGER]
- How long have you known them: [DURATION]
- Current interaction level: [ACQUAINTANCE/FRIENDS/JUST MET]
- Signals they might be interested: [WHAT YOU'VE NOTICED]
- Why you like them: [WHAT ATTRACTS YOU]
- Your anxiety level: [1-10]
- Past experiences asking people out: [HISTORY]
- What you're afraid of: [SPECIFIC FEARS]

Please provide:
1. Reading interest signals
2. Building up to asking out
3. When and where to ask
4. Multiple scripts for asking out
5. Handling rejection gracefully
6. If they say yes - next steps
7. Confidence-building techniques
8. Learning from either outcome