Playfully tease them often and smile at them frequently. Make sure to never cross the line and never be offensive as this might hurt them and drive them away. Tell them they look nice or that you like their sense of humour. Compliment them often and notice their little things.
A good flirt cares for others —by listening to and showing interest in them—while simultaneously not taking their partner too seriously yet always appearing confident. In other words, successful flirting requires high emotional intelligence.
The researchers discovered there are three distinct stages people have to negotiate in order for their flirtatious behavior to succeed.
Approach. The first stage is approach, in which one person approaches another person who must then respond in a positive way for the flirtation to continue. ...
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.
Sincere. This is the most common flirting style, and that's probably for the best. Sincere flirts are direct and honest in their interest, and they aim to build emotional connections from the beginning. They'll strike up a conversation about the book you're reading.
Smiling or winking at someone. Laughing or giggling with someone in a good way. Teasing someone in a lighthearted way. Moving closer to someone or leaning in to talk with them. Listening intently (e.g. nodding, looking into someone's eyes, etc.)
Well, in a nutshell, it's when two people are communicating in a playful way with each other, creating tension, energy, and excitement—and an important note is that it should be enjoyable for BOTH people. Unfortunately, we're not all natural born flirts.
Even if you're shy, try extra hard to look into his eyes while you're speaking with him. This will show that you're engaged and really listening to what he has to say. Listening to him, and showing that you're interested, is an easy way to flirt without making it extremely obvious.
Jeffery Hall, an assistant professor of communication studies at the University of Kansas in Lawrence, and colleagues found five main styles of flirting: physical, traditional, polite, sincere, and playful.
“We all know someone who is friendly, easily talks to anyone, and has a way of leaving an interaction with the other person feeling extra good about themselves — this is an example of innocent flirtation,” Kotlarski indicates. “It is really about the intent behind the interaction.”
