How to Tell If a Guy Likes You

The smile on your face lets me know that you need me
There's a truth in your eyes sayin' you'll never leave me
The touch of your hand says you'll catch me if ever I fall
You say it best when you say nothing at all...

Yes, the soundtrack from Notting Hill says it all. Love seldom needs words to express itself. Although most girls 'just know' when Cupid strikes, and understand when a guy is interested in them, there are others who have no clue about what's going on. For all such women out there, here are some interesting ways to find out if a guy likes you. Of course we've all heard about the sparkle in the eye and the magical smile and the rest of the clichés that claim to be guaranteed ways to find out if a guy likes you. I do not believe in all the clichéd ideas, but I do believe in everyone having their own point of view. So, given here are the clichés and my own version of signs that could help you to tell if a guy likes you.

How to Know if a Guy Likes You: The Clichés

Body Language
If you closely observe his body language, there are certain surefire signs that prove his interest in you. The body language of a guy who likes you will have signs which include the following:

• He touches your arm, or even puts his arm around you.
• He leans towards you while you guys are having a conversation.
• Even when you are in a group, he will face you and give you all his attention.
• He puts his arm on the back or the arm of the chair that you're sitting on.
• He always wants to hug you when he meets you.
• He always smiles at you.
• He treats you different than other girls.

Eye-contact
It is said that a woman can always read a man's heart through his eyes. No guy can ever disguise his feelings if you look him straight in the eye. If a guy likes you, he will always try to make eye contact with you. He might even stare at you, without being aware of the fact that others might be watching him. If he's rather shy, he will look away if you catch him staring at you. Watch out for a mischievous glint or an affectionate sparkle in his eyes when he looks at you, it is also a way to tell that a guy likes you. As for the more mischievous and bold guys, a playful wink might also do the trick.

Etiquette
Yes, it is said that if a guy likes you he will try and impress you by being at his very best behavior when you are around. He will open the door for you, hold out your chair if you go out for a meal, will look out for you while walking, will hold your hand while crossing the road and so on.

Attention to Detail
The guy will go out of his way to entertain you, make you laugh in case you are in a group. He will always listen very carefully when you talk. He will try to grab you attention by cracking a joke or passing a comment. He will always ask for your opinion in every little thing. He will pay attention to and remember possibly mundane things about you. All these are ways by which you can tell that a guy likes you.

Mind Games
He might try and flirt with your friend just to see whether you get jealous. On the contrary, he might seem really jealous or angry if you flirt with any of his friends, or any other of your male friends. This is also a sign that he likes you.

How to Tell if a Guy Likes You: My Point of View

Although some of the clichéd points might hold true, I feel some of them merely tell you if a guy is attracted to you or even infatuated. If a guy genuinely likes you, you just know he does, he won't put up an act to impress you. Here are some of the signs that I feel are surefire ways to tell if a guy likes you:

• He is himself when you are around, which means he is really comfortable with you.
• He truly appreciates your positive points and subtly brings the negative points to your notice. Most importantly, he does not shower you with false praise, but instead shares his honest opinions with you.
• He celebrates his achievements with you and comes to you for encouragement when he feels dejected
• He supports you and encourages you in every important task you undertake.
• He shares his deepest desires and darkest fears with you.
• The last and probably the most important sign, when he talks about his future, he mentions you in it.

Love is not about mind games and fooling around - it is about being genuinely interested in each other. So make sure you find the right guy, who has his heart in the right place, and loves you truly, madly and deeply!