What is classed as flirting?
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usually staring at someone and giving smirk or even a smile is considered flirting but of course there is a certain way to look or stare. \nOf course there are the obvious flirts like winking...but it's better to use the first type of flirt.
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FLIRT = sweet,teasing,friends\nINTERESTED=caring,talks personally,wants a realationship \n\nu can see it in their eyes !go with your heart
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Anything mildly amusing, but vaguely sexual is great for flirting.  A past experience that fits the bill is perfect.\n\nIf you want small-talk instead of flirting, leave  out the sexual part.
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Any activity that is intended to convey a non-serious short-term sexual interest in a person is a "flirt".
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Flirting\nFrom Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia\nThis article is about the activity of flirtation. For the movie, see Flirting (film).\nFlirting is a form of human interaction, usually expressing a sexual or romantic interest in the other person. It can consist of conversation, body language, and/or brief physical contact. It may be one-sided or mutual.\n\n\nIt is sometimes used as a means of expressing interest and gauging the other person's interest in dating or sexual activity. In this context it is often an important early part of courtship, which can continue into long term relationships such as marriage. Alternatively, it may simply be a prelude to casual sex with no continuing relationship.\nIn other situations, it may be done simply for immediate entertainment, with no intention of developing any further relationship. This type of flirting sometimes faces disapproval from others, either because it can be misinterpreted as more serious, or it may be viewed as "cheating" if the person is already in a romantic relationship with someone else.\nPeople who flirt may speak and act in a way that suggests greater intimacy than is generally considered appropriate to the relationship (or to the amount of time the two people have known each other), without actually saying or doing anything that breaches any serious social norms. One way they accomplish this is to communicate a sense of playfulness or irony. Double entendres, with one meaning more formally appropriate and another more suggestive, may be used.\nFlirting may consist of stylized gestures, language, body language, postures, and physiologic signs, some of which are also part of foreplay. Among these, at least in Western society, are:\nEye contact\nCasual touches\nFootsies, the "feet under the table" practice\nSmiling suggestively\n"Protean" signals, such as touching one's hair\nSending and receiving notes, poems, mixtapes, or written music\nFriendly teasing\nWinking\nConstant glances\nThe etymology of the verb "to flirt" comes from the old French "Conter fleurette", which means "to (try to) seduce" by the dropping of flower leaves. This expression is no longer used in French, but the English gallicism to flirt has made its way and has now become an anglicism.\nHow to Flirt\nAdvice for catching the eye of someone your attracted to.\nSteps\n\nUse flirting that is appropriate for the setting. Too much playing around in a library isn't proper.\nMake eye contact with the person, but not for more than a moment or two. Too much staring makes you look like a creep.\nSmile if the two of you do make eye contact, but again, don't get carried away.\nShow off a little. This could mean walking past the person your interested in, even though they are out of your way. Or it could mean dancing well. It depends on the situation.\nInitiate a conversation with the person if you don't already know them. Simply introduce yourself and get their name.\nOnce you are talking, give the person your complete attention. Laugh at their jokes, listen to their stories, and don't get distracted by what's going on around you.\nCompliment the person. Tell them they look nice.\nUse playful but non-sexual touching. It helps break a "personal space" barrier.\n\nTips\n\nWhatever approach you use, be confident and friendly. If you think of the other person as a good friend of yours, then you shouldn't have any problems be confident and avoiding nervousness.\nEspecially for girls: never seem TOO into someone; it ruins any attractive mystery you may have about you. At a point, it is best to back off and see if he is interested enough to pursue the relationship himself.\n\n\nGuide to Flirting\n\nWhat Social Science can tell you about flirting and how to do it\n\nWhy do we flirt?\n\nFlirting is much more than just a bit of fun: it is a universal and essential aspect of human interaction. Anthropological research s
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Flirting is just letting someone know that you are interested without saying it out loud
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Aww, I honestly think there is nothing wrong with flirting with people.  It's human nature, at least in my own opinion.  That doesn't make it always right though.\n\nAnyway, maybe you could tell her that you are sorry about the signs that led her on-that you were just being friendly and did not intend for anything more.  Let her know you like her as a friend, nothing more. \n\nI agree with everyone in that you should do this as soon as possible.  It is time for her to move on, and she needs to know so she can heal.
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Flirting is fine as long as its done safely and tastefully. Throwing yourself on a guy and being someone you normally wouldn't be just to get attention probably isn't the best thing to do. But letting your good points shine through while teasing him in a fun and playful manner is a good way to get someone to feel more comfortable around you and open up more. It doesn't even have to be with someone you're hoping to hook up with. Flirting with anyone can be a good way to make friends and show others your fun and interesting points.
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When there's an alterior motive, that's not okay to flirt while in a relationship.  Otherwise, a little friendly flirting (no touching)is alright
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Yes, I think so. Flirting is only a game and, if played properly, can be fun for both parties, provided your boy or girlfriend realise you're not serious. The flirting must, however, be light and slightly tongue in cheek.
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Flirting can be as simple as a gesture or expression or as complex as a string of casual words with a specific purpose (but not necessarily a straight meaning). If you smile shyly, flip or play with your hair or even comment with subtle innuendo then you flirt. Sometimes even posturing can play a role in flirtation, sticking out your tongue, or even a provocative glance can send people into an emotional turmoil. Because that is what flirting can lead to; the thoughts of inherent possibilities.
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From my limited experience, there are several "levels" of flirting.  From actions as seemingly insignificant as the accidental brush of an elbow, to the obvious pick-up line.  It's all a matter of intention.  Men and women tend to percieve matters of communication differently, therefor the wink in question could be just a simple acknowledgement of attraction, or an invitation to something more...
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Flirtation crosses the line when it accompanies attraction.  My husband, for example, is a harmless flirt: he flirts with any woman who wouldn't really take him seriously (elderly ladies, for example), and if someone does act interested or attracted, he shuts down immediately.  I think that flirting crosses the line when the individual who is flirting says or does things that s/he wouldn't say or do if their significant other were standing within earshot.  It's hard, too, to define the term "flirting."  It's a subjective term, and "flirting" as in sexually suggestive movements or language is quite distinct from "flirting" as in playful and friendly behavior.
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Flirting is a game. It is better when two people play it who know the rules and who are good at it.\n\nThe rules are different between every two people who flirt, you either understand what is going on or you don't. You are trying to make the person more interested in you than you are in them; this can turn into a bit of a competition. Or you are trying to flatter the person by flirting with them i.e. when much older ladies flirt with much younger men just for laughs.\n\nFlirting is not to be confused with 'getting someone to like you' which is much more serious.
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flirting is not something that comes naturally to everyone...but you can learn some tricks...\nif you want to get someones attention do this...\nfirst, try to get close to that person but not too much...then, the moment that person turns to look in your direction touch a part of your body...you can pretend you're removing something off your between your shoulders and your breasts or you can put your hands on your back pockets SLOWLY but not trashy..ok?
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flirt ... and then flirt some more
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I would consider flirting to be any action that is intended to gain romantic attention from another person. This attention can be for fun, one-night-stand or long term relationship. They all have the same beginnings, just different endings.\nAlso, I think it is definately a female quality. Guys don't flirt!