For example, write, “I like you. Do you want to hang out sometime?” Don’t write, “I can’t stop thinking about you and I dream of you every night. I love you so much. ”

For instance, write, “I admire the way you stand up for other kids,” or “I like that you work really hard in chemistry. ” Avoid writing things like, “You’re really hot,” or “You’re so popular. ” These aren’t good reasons to like someone, and they don’t say anything about your crush’s personality.

Don’t write something like, “I know you’ll never like me back, but I just had to tell you that I think about you all the time!” Instead, write, “I’d like to get to know you better. Do you want to hang out next weekend?”

Don’t say something like, “You’re my first crush and I think about you all the time. I’ve never been kissed before and I want you to be my first. ”

Avoid adding lots of hearts or kisses to the note. Save those for notes you write when you’re already dating someone!

For example, you could write, “I hope to hear back from you soon. From, Adam G. ” Another example is, “See you in math class. Sarah O’Reilly. ”

For example, write, “To Marissa E. ”

You may want to wait until your crush is alone to deliver the note so they can read it privately. Alternatively, you could email the note to your crush. But, you won’t know if or when your crush reads the note, and they may not take a digital message as seriously as a handwritten note.

If you haven’t heard from your crush a few days after giving them the note, you can follow up with them. Simply ask, “Hey, did you read my note?” when you see them in person.