How to Flirt

All of us are born with a natural instinct to flirt with members of the opposite sex. More often than not, this flirting is very innocent and does no harm to our reputation or relations. We advertently or inadvertently look out for ways to impress people around us. Even people who are happily married or are in a steady relationship cannot help but flirt when they see an attractive guy or girl. This flirting is quite harmless and is usually done in an attempt to reinforce their own self-esteem. If the person responds in a positive way, it can boost your confidence.

The feeling that you are still desirable and wanted by others can actually improve your relationship with your partner. Those who are inexperienced at this art may get jitters at the mere mention of the term flirting. However, flirting is all about practice, the more you'll flirt the better you'll get with each attempt! Nonetheless, it is important not to cross the thin line between innocent flirting and sleaziness.

How to Flirt with a Girl

Remember, the purpose of flirting is to check out potential mates, have some good time with them and forget them if things do not work out. Hence, stop treating flirting as a serious business. Just relax, keep your cool and follow these tips.

Confidence
Funny as it may sound, but many macho men get cold feet when it comes to asking a girl out. Confidence is the heart and soul of this art, and hence our most important flirting tip. Since, it is not something you are born with, you can easily develop it by making friends of opposite sex and talking with them. If you are trained to talk to girls, you are less likely to get jitters while talking to the subject of your interest. Hence, feel confident about yourself and tell yourself that you can do it. Pepping up your physical appearance can add to your confidence.

Make an Eye Contact
Now that you are confident and dressed like a stud it's time to make a move. Briskly walk through the pub or whatever it is. Choose your object of desire and quickly glance in her direction. Make a deliberate eye contact only when she is alone and looks casual. Avoid staring for more than 7 seconds. Gauge her reaction and only then make your next move. If she seems least interested in you, move on to the next target.

Approach
If you get some positive response from her side (read a flicker of smile, a come hither look etc.), you may as well walk over to her and strike a conversation. Although, it is alright to use clichéd pick up lines, make sure you can pull them through. Some girls think that guys who use pick up lines are confident about themselves while others simply steer clear of such guys. Hence, choose your options wisely. You may also refer to our flirting lines for men. The safest way to hook up with your young lady is by striking some clever conversation (clever does not translate to boring, mind you!). Lace your conversation with some humor and compliments and you are ready to sweep her off her feet.

How to Flirt with a Guy

Girls are not as scared of flirting as guys, mainly because the prospects of rejection are less when girls flirt. Nonetheless, you should do your homework well, when you are all set to hunt for your prince charming. If you are not careful with your flirting you may end up with a lecherous guy.

Smile
You cannot possibly go wrong with a smile in the direction of your crush. No man in the world can resist a sweet smile from an attractive woman like you. Chances are, your prince charming will himself walk over to you. If you already know this guy, you may send him some flirty text messages.

Look Approachable
As a girl, you will be constantly checked out by guys around you. If you find a likable guy checking you out, make sure you look approachable to him by giving him some flirty signs. Do not scare him away with cold glances or disinterested look. Smile gently and walk over to him, if you wish. You may compliment him for his dance or the way he has dressed up.

Touch
Gentle touches work a great deal when you think about flirting with a friend. When you talk with this friend of yours, gently touch him on his arm or ruffle his hair. Touch is responsible for creating unsaid intimacy between two individuals. If you have a crush on your friend, or any guy for that matter, he will definitely get the message through your touch. Fortunately, girls can get away with touches without coming across as sleazy. However, play this card only with friends and acquaintances. Touching complete strangers may land you in a soup.

When you are flirting casually, make sure the other person gets the message right. Avoid any emotional mess by committing to this person and then breaking his heart.