Get her number when she mentions wanting to take pottery

When someone says they've been meaning to join a pottery class, they mean it. They might not sign up tomorrow, but it's something they actually want to do. The "been meaning to" part is key. It signals intent without commitment, which means they're still in the thinking phase.

This is better than a random comment because it gives you something concrete to reference. You can ask follow-up questions. You can relate to it. And most importantly, you have a reason to stay in touch about it. A lot of people miss this and treat the pottery comment as filler when it's actually the thread you pull on.

Your job is to make getting her number feel like a practical next step, not a romantic pivot. The two moves that matter here are showing real interest in what she said about pottery and then giving her a specific reason to text you. Don't ask for her number cold. Instead, set up a context where exchanging numbers makes sense.

You might say something about wanting to hear when she signs up, or about checking out a class together at some point, or even just admitting you're also looking for a pottery place. The number exchange should feel like a side effect of that conversation, not the main event. She should feel like you want her contact info because of the pottery thing, not because you want to date her.

Don't ask for her number in your first reply. Let her respond to your pottery comment first. This serves two purposes. One, it confirms she's still engaged and interested in talking about it. Two, it gives her a chance to add more details about what she wants from a class or when she's planning to start.

Once she replies, that's when you can bridge to the number ask. If you wait too long, the moment goes cold. A few messages in feels right. If she goes silent or gives one-word answers, pump the brakes. No point pushing for a number if she's not actually texting back properly.