Use subtle body language Small, subtle touches like slightly brushing your hand against theirs when you're walking, gently tapping them on their arm when they make you laugh, or touching their arm during a conversation is one way to show someone you're interested.
If you pay attention, you'll pick up on the types of touches that drive him crazy. A teasing touch doesn't have to be in an expected place. Try lightly touching your partner on the neck, cheek, forearm, bicep, shoulders and lower back for a touch that he won't be expecting.
Gently brush his cheeks with your finger.
Then, lean over and gently brush it off him, taking care to make light contact with his skin. Linger just enough to get flirty, and move closer to him so he feels you getting more intimate. Lots of people like being touched on the cheek because it's soft and comfortable.
👉👈 — Shy, nervous – usually in the context of flirting.
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.”
Gauge his interest with a little flirting.
You could send a flirty emoji and tell him you're looking forward to seeing him, or send a compliment text. If he's interested in you, he'll probably flirt back or at least respond with something fun. Check out these examples: “You looked really cute last night.”
Subtle flirting involves using discreet, understated gestures or verbal cues to signal interest and attraction without being overt or aggressive.
In his book he examines five key styles: polite, playful, sincere, and traditional. Take the quiz here to see which one you are. There is no right or wrong way to flirt, but according to author Jeffrey Hall there are five different styles.
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.
Flirting sparks more interest when the flirt is well-dressed, attractive, and charming. Give off a mysterious allure. People are drawn towards people they want to know more about; perhaps this is why flirts who have a bit of mystery about them tend to have more success.
Tease your crush just a little bit.
Tease them gently about something they're good at/confident about. If your crush is a star athlete, try saying, "So how many extra goals is your team going to score when they don't have you on the field?"
😌 (Relieved Face) Emoji
If he asks how you are and you say “good,” he may reply with a relieved face to show that he's glad—if you're good, he's good! This is his way of saying he's emotionally invested in you and your life.
Both people who are being friendly and those who are flirting will pick your brain and ask questions. But if someone is truly flirting, you might be notice a deeper “agenda” that seems to suggest they want to know you better, Tina B. Tessina, PhD, psychotherapist and author, tells Bustle.
If Your Conversations Feel Deep & Personal, They Might Be Flirting. Barrett says you should also pay attention to the nature of your conversations. “Friendliness is more surface-level, but a flirter wants to go deeper and get more personal, finding out about your life, your feelings, your past," he explains.
Touching becomes flirting when it's done in a playful or affectionate manner. This could include a light touch on the arm during a joke, a playful nudge during a game, or a gentle touch on the hand while sharing a moment. The key here is that the touch is not aggressive or intrusive, but gentle and affectionate.
Guys love hearing what you like about them.
You could mention how he looks, how he handles a situation, or how you feel about him. Just try to stay away from heavy-handed compliments if you don't mean them though; guys can see right through them. “I bet you're looking really handsome today 😘 just like every day!”