Flirting Techniques

By Jonathon Hardcastle

Flirting is an essential social lubricant that allows us to interact on many different levels with members of the opposite sex. Whether as a joke or driven by intention, flirting is an essential social skill if you want to be popular and to find romance. And we all do it naturally anyway - it's no great mystery or secret. In this article we'll look at some of the most powerful techniques that you can implement to improve your relationships, whether it's for fun or for real.

Of all the powerful actions of the human body, nothing is more poignant than direct eye contact. Direct eye contact normally occurs during conversation in spates of about two seconds unbroken. The speaker in any conversation normally makes less eye contact than the listener and these roles are naturally reversed as the conversation progresses. Direct eye contact can also be used as a great way of flirting, particularly across a room or bar. Making direct eye contact with someone for a prolonged period is a great way to let them know you're interested, and you should easily be able to see by their reactions whether they're interested too. Looking directly into someone's eyes for around five seconds is long enough to let them know something's up, and if you quickly look away straight afterwards, you'll have done enough to cement the deal.

Another great way of flirting is through conversation itself. Be wary however. Rude or vulgar conversation is not to everyone's taste, and it might not be the best way to get you involved.
Flirting through conversation should comprise largely of listening. People love to talk about themselves and their own experiences - it's in our nature. Ask people open questions that allows them to elaborate, and try to be a witty as possible whenever the opportunity arises. A good way to do this is the subtle tease, that is to say making a subtle joke at the expense of the other person. Again, you should tread carefully - just use your common sense, and you should find the moment to come in with the one liner.

Whatever you do, don't use chat-up lines. They're one of the worst approaches to take. Be original and be yourself. Make sure you're interesting and have interesting conversation, but also watch your step, especially if you're talking with someone you don't know. Most of all, have fun with your flirting exploits, and use these skills the next time your in a social situation to try your luck!

Jonathon Hardcastle writes articles on many topics including Weather, Education, and Health

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