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Everybody Flirts

The word Flirting actually comes from the old French "Conter fleurette", which means "to (try to) seduce" with playful or romantic gestures.

Unsurprisingly studies have shown that flirting behaviour, in the form of playfulness, romance, brief physical contact or conversation, is strikingly similar across all cultures and societies.

Flirting can be employed to express interest in a potential mate or used to test a potential partner's availability. Very often this behaviour can continue long after the "honeymoon period" of a relationship, and last a whole lifetime. It's also done just for fun, with no further intentions.

There's a whole set of complex unwritten laws of etiquette which govern how, with whom or when we flirt - which can be a problem especially since it's possible to flirt without really being aware of it!

Flirting Signals

So what are some of the common flirting signals?

smiling suggestively laughing giggling licking of lips tossing of hair quick, demure or constant glances lingering eye contact

flattery cheekiness suggestive body language mirroring whispering compliments

friendly teasing casual touching biting lower lip double entendres winking footies (accidental-on-purpose touching with each other's feet)

Phew! ...all the while without actually saying or doing anything that breaks any serious social norms.


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