How do women flirt?

How Women Flirt

1. Eye Contact

  • Frequent glances: She looks at you repeatedly.

  • Lingering gaze: Holds eye contact slightly longer than normal.

  • Shy or playful looks: Looks away quickly, often with a smile.

2. Smiling and Laughing

  • Genuine smiles (Duchenne smiles): Engage the eyes.

  • Playful teasing smiles: Show enjoyment and fun.

  • Laughing easily: Even at small jokes or casual remarks.

3. Body Language

  • Leaning in: Reduces distance, showing engagement.

  • Open posture: Arms uncrossed, body facing you.

  • Mirroring: Subconsciously copies your gestures, posture, or speech.

  • Crossing legs toward you: A subtle flirting cue.

4. Touching

  • Light touches: On your arm, shoulder, or hand.

  • Brushing or accidental contact: Often a playful signal of interest.

  • Self-touching: Playing with hair, jewelry, or adjusting clothes subconsciously draws attention.

5. Playful Teasing and Banter

  • Makes jokes or lightly teases you.

  • Engages in witty, flirty back-and-forth conversation.

  • Uses humor to build rapport and connection.

6. Showing Interest

  • Asks personal questions about your life or experiences.

  • Remembers small details about things you’ve shared.

  • Shows curiosity and attentiveness to your opinions and feelings.

7. Nervous or Excited Gestures

  • Fidgeting with fingers, tapping, or shifting.

  • Slightly higher pitch or softer voice.

  • Light laughter, giggling, or playful expressions.

8. Clues in Group Settings

  • Seeks your attention more than others.

  • Initiates inside jokes or shared moments with you.

  • May subtly compete for your attention without being overt.

Key Tip:
Flirting is rarely just one gesture. Look for clusters of cues—eye contact, smiling, leaning in, mirroring, playful touches, and teasing all together are strong indicators of interest.

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