Flirting and Body Language
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Flirting and Body Language
Updated March 22, 2011
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"Seduction can be very enlightening and surely the most exciting of the various stages of a great romance. But one doesn't just go out to seduce anybody. There is an art to it. So before pursuing somebody or even when you're the one pursued, it pays to learn the strategies of doing it right." (de Leon, 1998)
What are the basics of how to flirt successfully? Here are tips to advanced flirting shared from the experts.
Flirting tips:
- Whisper. This is one of the all-time classic flirting tricks for advanced flirters. Ask him if you can tell him a secret when you're in a conversation. Lean into his ear and whisper a sincere compliment, "You have a really good taste in shoes."
- Saying his name. Repeating a guy's name in conversation sends a message directly to his subconscious that you are interested in him. Saying his name a few times through the conversation is enough and a very effective flirting technique says a famous writer.
- Over the shoulder look. Use the over the shoulder look. Look over your shoulder if your crush is standing behind you and smile at him. This flirtatious move is always a signal you're interested, surely he'll get the message.
- Mirroring body language. According to love experts, mirroring is a kind of unspoken communication, where you copy or "mirror" the other person's body language. So if he got his arms crossed, you crossed your arms too; if he runs his hand through his hair, you do the same. But don't do exactly everything he does, or you'll end up looking like a monkey! But according to love experts, mirroring some of his gestures, his brain gets the subconscious message that you like him.
- Ask for help. You will give him confidence boost and make him feel more comfortable and assured around you if you create opportunities for your crush to help you. Pick something you're sure he is good at, like say, showing you how to stretch before swimming, greeting your car started, or solving a problem on Trigonometry.
- Use props. Props are interesting items that you can carry with you. They are great for starting a conversations with cute guys. Great props include T-shirt with funny message, a really fabulous scent, funky pair of shoes or interesting jewelry, or a cool book or magazine.
- Tight eyes. The eyes have it do the tight eyes. This is done if your already out on a date. This eye move shows sincerity and interest... It is very flattering for a guy. Whether you're aware of it or not, your eyes and how you look at his pupils. Hold his gaze for a while then shift your gaze. You can focus at the spot between his eyebrows, when you notice that he's beginning to feel conscious. Repeat the eye-to-eye move after a while. Just don't let your eyes stray long or he'll think that you're not the least bit interested in him.
So go girls choose now!
Source:
Cabrera, Tracy, "Secrets of Advanced Flirting." Women's Journal 22 July 06
Santos, Lizzie, "Eyes Moves That Can Change Your Love Life." CHIC Family Magazine 445