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• Flirting can be an excellent way to land a special crush, or attract someone entirely new. Flirting can be accomplished through verbal cues, body language or a combination of both. Before you begin furiously batting those lashes at a potential suitor, however, there are some tips you should know to ensure your flirting doesn't send your crush running for the hills. This page contains links to pages offering tips on how to flirt with finesse.

• Fast Facts

  1. We may form an opinion about whether we like someone in the first 90 seconds to four minutesBBC: Flirting and body language
  2. Flirting includes both verbal cues and body language
  3. Body language can be a powerful way to flirt
  4. More than half of our impression of someone comes from their body language; 38% from the tone and speed of their voiceBBC: Flirting and body language
  5. Maintain eye contact with someone you may be interested in; pay attention to their signals, both verbal and non-verbal
  6. Flirting technique: Mirroring involves mimicking someone's behavior; if they cross their legs, you cross yours
  7. Don't be too obvious with mirroring—allow up to a minute before mirroring their behavior
  8. The more you practice flirting behaviors, the better at, and more comfortable you will become with, flirting

• Non-Verbal Cues

  Sometimes it is what we don't say that can make all the difference when we're flirting. Body language is extremely important when flirting. By maintaining an "open" stance—not crossing our arms in front of us, standing up straight and not shoving our hands in our pockets—you appear open to the possibility of another person's affections. Keep an eye out for non-verbal flirting cues, including blinking. People tend to blink more frequently when they like what they are seeing.BBC: Flirting and body language

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