To let him know you're actually interested—and not just looking around the room—hold the eye contact for a few seconds. Count to three in your head and then look away. And if you're feeling extra bold, quickly look back for just one more second.
“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.”
Men love women who flirt. Men are drawn to a good flirt because besides being fun and charming, she's definitely not shy. The flirter shows interest right off the bat, making the “getting to know you” aspect of courtship all the more easy. For a guy, not having to do all the work is a relief.
Polite flirting involves being courteous and respectful to the other person. It may involve complimenting them, showing interest in their hobbies and interests, or being polite and attentive. Polite flirting styles may help you be more approachable and is a good way to show interest without being too forward.
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.
Men prefer a woman who can stay calm and relaxed. Beauty is more than make-up and a fancy haircut. Men find women more attractive when they are neat and clean. Men find women who smell nice, who have clean hair and hydrated skin more attractive than a face perfectly covered in makeup.
Flirting can be subtle and indirect, so sometimes it's hard to decipher whether or not someone is expressing interest. Clues to spot flirting are body language, such as smiling, leaning forward, and touching, and verbal cues such as compliments or references to being available.
A quick compliment will put a smile on his face and make him think about how good you make him feel. You could mention how he looks, how he handles a situation, or how you feel about him.
Innocent flirting is a lighthearted and playful form of social interaction that involves casual, friendly banter, compliments, and teasing without any serious intent or expectation to pursue a romantic or sexual relationship.
