Why do men flirt with women they don't fancy?
967848
It's an ego boost, which satisfies that part of the male psyche which has an imaginary harem at his beck and call.\n\nWomen are equally capable of behaving like this.\n\nIt's also a safe way to feel good about yourself because you know it doesn't have to go any further and you are in control, you've got someone liking you and perhaps dangling on your words.
1112627
Women aren't that mysterious. They just change their minds a lot and they like guys that can impress them without trying to impress them.
485321
Because men should make the first move and women should make hints...this is to avoid women's embarrassment, and feed men's natural chasing instinct.
481843
guys are basically stupid. my gf told me that I flirted with her all time  before we were together and I had no clue. I guess I  wasn't trying so I didn't think I was.
1010485
I think humor can be used.  It is cool if a girl jokes around with you.  Another good way to flirt is to complament the guy on how he acts or looks.  Like you could say your so funny or nice or kind and so on.  With looks you could say your eyes look really good when you wear green.  Or your shoulders look so broad in that suit.  And so on.  A turn off would be if you came on like you were too easy.  Like saying I want to sleep with you now.  For some that might be a turn on but I think it is a turn off makes you look cheap.  You should ask the guy out by saying I would really like spending some time with you out of school or work or however you know him.  Ask him to dinner or a movie or just to get coffee.  Trust me the man will love it that you asked him out.  I hope I helped you.  Good luck!
955162
cause it's cool!! men usually don't have justifications to why they do wut they do. they just do it!!
1052726
This is just something we do. It is the excitement we get trying to flirt with someone we know we can't have.  It is the adrliane rush we get.  Because maybe your wife will give a reaction.  Some women geed of of negative reactions in public.  Don't feel bad if you catch the bad end of it because it is easier to take her frustration out on you because the attention is at you.
129582
It's one thing to flirt harmlessly in person during a chance-encounter.  It makes both parties feel good about themselves (as long as boundaries are always recognized)....but to flirt via email- seems worse, actually..... that means the other party was sought out.
329748
...probably to flirt.
685797
Short answer:  Cause MOST guys don't talk to girls and smile unless they are attracted to them.  \n\nNow are you saying that flirting is bad, or that you're just smiling and not flirting?  I think most guys can tell the difference between flirting and just talking/smiling; flirting involves more playfulness, different kinds of eye contact, maybe a little touch occasionally, etc.  If a guy can't tell the difference between flirting and just talking and smiling, then he doesn't understand women.\n\nFlirting doesn't mean that you are attracted to the guy, but if a guy is cocky (which usually means he's not that bright), he'll just assume that flirting means you are attracted to him.  \n\nI like a girl that I work with, and she flirts with me like crazy...but has a boyfriend.  I know she likes hanging out with me, but I'm smart enough to know that she may just like me as a friend.  Thing is, her smiles are accompanied by that "I wanna ---- you" look.  Big difference from a normal smile.
315062
The men who does that are dumb . . . if I am not in a committed relationship . . . I tell the women about each other.\n\nIf the women want a committed relationship they work harder because of the competition.
474919
They flirt with other guys when they're boyfriend isn't there because they want the attention they're not getting from their boyfriend.
134832
They Like whoever they like. They aren't confined to a certain skin type for a woman.( most men).
33349
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...
608319
men will do things that innocent; that  friendly and it will come off as flirting. most time it's within this factor it happens to me alot because i always want a girl to feel important loved and that her conversation is int resting. i migth not be intrested to her but when she comes in contact with me and when she leaves she will have a new an better self esteem and character and thinks she can attract  any man and have a good conversation , so no its not always flirting its sometimes being kind and then being misconstrued for something else. and this is serious because this distroys relationships when the situation was mutual. touching helps the relaying of information. although this practice should be limited for safety reasons. thank you.
448894
Pay no attention to the flirting.
764576
most guys likes to pick and joke around with you but not in a mean way but there are some that acts in a mean way, but most of the time that their picking is harmless.  I have see that kind of stuff going around for sometime now.