I know how to initiate hand holding in a "date" situation. But, I'm a little bewildered on how to do it in a more casual situation, say high school for example. So, does anybody have any solid advice on how to initiate hand holding, but specific to the situation of walking to class or lunch with a girl, without coming across as weird.

I'm sure she will comply no matter how I do it, because I know she is into me, I just need a smooth way to do it, that won't be awkward for either person. Any advice would be appreciated.

While sitting next to her, caress her wrist/arm/hand and let your hand slide into her own.

This should be a no brainer, but alas.

Assuming you're going out with said girl, just move your hand next to hers and interlock fingers.

done.

I'm not going out with the girl, and we have never "held hands". But, there has been other, possibly more intimate touching than hands. But, I do understand that this might be sort of a big deal for a girl, so I need a smooth way to do it, and how to touch her before holding her hand. Like I said, she will comply no matter what, but I still want to be smooth.

Unless you guys are planning on dating she won't hold your hand casually.

This. Holding hands with a hookup, at school? Weird

She'll do it if you show her that you use protection.

Maybe you guys don't really understand the situation. Or maybe most of you are just socially inept, I don't know.

I would go with the former choice.

well, i think that it's as easy as taking her hand...isn't it? anyways, are you bf and gf with this girl? because if you aren't what's the point of doing this?