Use welcoming body language. Keep your head up, arms open and your feet pointed in the direction of the person you are trying to attract. This subtly shows that you are focused on her and what she has to say. Avoid closed off behavior like crossing your arms, which keeps people out.
How do you flirt with a guy but not make it obvious?
Make eye contact -- then look away
“Making eye contact and holding it just a few seconds longer than a casual glance causes him to take notice of you and start to wonder what you may have meant by that,” says Lieberman. “It's the cool 'silent flirt' that can make him want to know more.”
14 Most Subtle Ways To Flirt (How To Flirt Without Making It Too Obvious You're Flirting)
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How do guys flirt with a girl they like?
If he compliments your eyes, the color of your hair, your laugh, or an admirable aspect of your personality, then he's definitely flirting with you. He may even tease you a bit while flirting with you, like if he says something like, "That's the brightest sweater I have ever seen," but he's still flirting with you.
She's definitely flirting if she looks at you frequently, teases you, touches you when she's excited or happy, or texts you random, funny things. She might be flirting if she laughs at your stories, calls you nicknames, makes up excuses to talk to you, or adjusts her body language toward you.
When you meet his eyes, you're showing him that you noticed him. Hold his gaze for 1-3 seconds, then glance away. This is a subtle way to flirt without speaking. Don't make eye contact for longer than 1-3 seconds because he might feel like you're staring.
Guys that are into you often use lots of emojis, text first, or even double text. Watch for in-person signs, like holding eye contact, respectful little touches, or leaning in close. A follow-up text after a date or hangout, or a raincheck when he can't make it are sure signs that he wants to spend more time with you.
Guys tease and make fun of girls they like because they want to be noticed. Contrary to popular belief, guys always seek attention from girls—especially the ones they like. Guys try to hide the fact that they like the girl by teasing her. In a way, it's still flirting.
They will flirt with everyone and charm them, because that's just how they are. But when a man likes you, his manner of flirting will be quite different. It may be little, subtle differences, but they will be there. So pay close attention.
People tend to naturally lean toward people they like in conversation, according to Battle. If the guy you like tends to lean his face in closer to yours while he's talking to you or listening to you talk, that's a good sign that he might be into you.