The Signs of Flirting
Have you ever been talking to someone while at a party, out with a group of friends, or standing in line at the store, and wondered “Is he flirting me?” If you’re interested in him, you definitely want to know if he’s flirting with you! Because you want to send a message back that you’d like to get to know him a little more, too.
On the other hand, if he’s not someone you're interested in, knowing if he's flirting with you is important, too. After all, you want to get out the of conversation and move on if you don’t want any more of his attention. Either way, if you know how to recognize the signs that someone is flirting with you, you'll have more confidence out in the wide world of modern romance and dating!
What is flirting? Flirting is the subtle (and sometimes not so subtle) way that men and women use body language, hand gestures, vocal tone, and facial expressions to let someone know “I’m interested in you." Here are some of the most common signs that someone wants to get to know you better.
Laughter. Laughter is not only a great way to lighten the mood, it's a form of flirtatious behavior. People love to feel that what they have to say is entertaining and enjoyable. That’s why laughter is a sign of flirting: the other person wants you to know that he or she finds you interesting and fun to be around!
Touching. Are the two of you connecting physically in any way? That might be a sign that he's flirting with you. Gently touching someone’s hand, arm, or shoulder is a way of expressing interest non-verbally. Light physical contact such as a brief pat on the hand, or your knee bumping up against his without either of you pulling away quickly, if at all, can be a sign that one of you wants to flirt!
Eye Contact. Flirtatious messages can often be read in someone’s eyes. Raised eyebrows combined with eye contact that isn’t overly intense, are good signs that he’s interested in you.Why? Because it's hard to connect with someone who isn't willing to look you in the eyes. If his eyes wander while you're engaged in conversation, then consider winding the things down and moving on. If you notice that he’s watching the door, looking out the window, or checking his watch, then he may be trying to give you the brush off. (Even if he isn't trying to give you the brush off, avoiding eye contact can be just downright rude in most Western cultures.)
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