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Flirting can be, many times, a gateway to true romance. Learning how to flirt involves recognizing a mix of communication, humor, non-verbal signals and interpersonal chemistry. But flirting is not rocket science. In fact, if you're not a natural flirt, this eHow can help you can learn the simple social skills that will attract others... more »
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Flirting is one of life’s sweetest pleasures—and certainly something most of us don’t do enough. Both a skill and an art, flirting ability can be cultivated and improved with practice. And when it comes to flirting practice, the more the better. Let these tips help you flirt more than you ever thought possible. more »
If a young lady is sending flirtatious signals that you're happy to receive, it would be a shame to blow the chance by reacting badly. You'll recognize the signs when she makes the topic of conversation all about you, laughs in a husky tone or let's you know that you two are just the same in little, tiny ways. Reciprocating positive... more »
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Flirting is an expression of sexuality and a common form of social interaction whereby one person obliquely indicates a romantic or sexual interest towards another. It can consist of conversation, body language, or brief physical contact. It may be one-sided or reciprocated (encouraged) with intentions of getting to know that person on a higher level.
Flirting may involve speaking and acting 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. This may be accomplished by communicating a sense of playfulness or irony. Double entendres, with one meaning more formally appropriate and another more suggestive, may be used.
While some of the subconscious signs are universal across cultures, flirting etiquette varies significantly across cultures which can lead to misunderstandings. There are differences in how closely people should stand (proxemics), how long to hold eye contact, and so forth.—Jun 05 2006
Purpose
People flirt for a number of reasons. It is often used as a means of indicating interest and gauging the other persons interest in a relationship. Alternatively, it may simply be a prelude to casual sex.
In other situations, it may be done simply for amusement, 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.
Origin and history
The origin of the word flirt is obscure. The Oxford English Dictionary (first edition) associates it with such onomatopoeic words as flit and flick, emphasizing a lack of seriousness; on the other hand, it has been attributed to the old French conter fleurette, which m read more at » http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flirting
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