How to Flirt

Flirt

It’s not true that women are the only ones guilty of flirting. The real truth is that men are also capable of doing the act. Perhaps, it doesn’t really matter who’s guilty or not. What matters is that both sexes are free to do it whether publicly or privately to accomplish whatever hidden motives they may have.

Flirting isn’t considered a negative act. It’s a way of interacting with other people although with a bit of romantic or sexual interest involved. Flirting can be done through words, body language or brief and slight physical contact. Western cultures may be open about this but there are some conservative cultures such in Asia and the Middle East that look down on such act especially when overly done in public.

The word flirt has varied interpretations in terms of its origin. What stands out, however, is that of the old French word “conter fleurette” that literally means to woo a man by dropping flower petals. It is interpreted as the talking of sweet nothings.

Flirting is a form of seduction with the intention of expressing one’s interest to another person. A man seriously courting a woman may engage in this act if only to entice the apple of his eyes to say yes to his marriage proposal. A woman may also flirt in order to get the attention of the man he’d like to get to know much better beyond just being friends.

On the other hand, men and women may flirt to be able to get the chance to engage in casual sex with no commitment involved at all. Perhaps, they’re just out to satisfy their sexual urges that they believe flirting can do it the fast way.

Today, though, young men and women tend to flirt purely as a form of showing off and not necessarily to attract the attention of a particular person. They may do this in front of many people or even when only the two of them are alone. To them, it’s a form of entertainment or even ego booster, if you will, to tell people that they’re great individuals and popular as well.

Flirting can be of various types. Besides the usual body language that we know, there are actually other ways people can engage in flirting.

The eyes have it. As the windows of a person’s soul, the eyes can express emotions. When flirting, the eyes can make contact with another person’s eyes. Men use them by winking at the girl they like while women can bat their eyelashes towards the opposite sex.

Touching. Both men and women are guilty of this. While talking or expressing laughter, one may touch the other’s arm, shoulder or fingers.
Flattery. Praising the way one looks and how great one’s character is can boost a person’s self-esteem.

Giving gifts and notes. A man wooing a lady he truly likes will find ways to reach her and sending love notes and gifts are just some of them.

Chatting online. With the advent of the internet, flirting has never been so easy. Many are confident in flirting online believing that they’re far apart anyway so why be shy?

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