How to Flirt
- 1). Start by working on your self-esteem. The underlying key to all flirtation is confidence, the magical charm that makes others want to get to know you.
- 2). Smile, smile, smile.
- 3). Think playful thoughts when gearing up to flirt. Flirts are fun and engaging, and they love to play with others.
- 4). Compliment a stranger or acquaintance on his or her clothes, eyes, smile or sense of humor for starters.
- 5). Keep your body language open and inviting: make eye contact, lightly touch the person's hand or arm when telling a story, toss your head back when you laugh.
- 6). Initiate stimulating conversation. At a loss for words? Ask open-ended questions about the flirtee's job, hometown, family, recent movies seen, or thoughts about a painting on the wall.
- 7). Open up about yourself, giving someone even more reason to like you. But don't go on and on - the goal is to engage and intrigue, not bore.
- 8). Gauge the person's interest carefully. If you sense a flashing red light - or worse, smug ridicule - make your exit graciously, and immediately. You've got nicer people to meet.
- 9). Progress in your flirtation, paying attention to cues from the object of your interest. If you perceive a sensual or sexual connection, make a bold move - ask for a date.