If you ask a guy and a girl for flirting advice, they\u2019ll likely tell you completely different things. Men think flirting with women requires pickup lines, overt displays of masculinity, and sexual innuendo. But what women really want is engaging conversation, confidence, and respect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The truth is, most men overthink flirting. So the next time you approach a woman, remember these tips from a female\u2019s perspective and you\u2019ll be much more likely to have a great conversation\u2014that may even turn into a date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. Be confident.<\/strong> 2. Listen to what she\u2019s saying.<\/strong> 3. Don\u2019t do all of the talking.<\/strong> 4. Show that you\u2019re interested.<\/strong> 5. Don\u2019t be afraid of rejection\u2026<\/strong> 6. \u2026and accept defeat graciously.<\/strong> 7. Understand why women are cautious of flirting with strangers.<\/strong> 8. Be respectful.<\/strong> 9. Ask her out.<\/strong> 1o. Practice.<\/strong> We all need flirting tips from time to time, and we hope these insights from the female perspective help. The only way to get better at flirting is to actually do it, so get out there and start chatting<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Good flirting isn’t about pickup lines or innuendo, it’s about confidence and connection. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":79,"featured_media":18902,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[885,974],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-18901","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-dating-advice-men","category-flirting"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
\nConfidence is sexy and the number one thing that attracts women. There\u2019s an old saying: \u201cFake it \u2018til you make it.\u201d Even if you don\u2019t feel confident, act like it and you\u2019ll look the part.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nIt sounds like a no-brainer, but it still needs to be said. Forgetting important details that she\u2019s shared within the first few minutes of meeting you, like her name or what she does for a living, is a big turnoff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nWhen men get nervous, they can\u2019t stop talking. But women are instantly turned off by men who talk about themselves and nothing else. If you never ask questions about her or give her the chance to talk, you\u2019ll seem like a huge narcissist, even if you\u2019re not. Be sure to share the floor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nIn addition to listening and letting her talk, you also have to maintain eye contact, smile, and generally be engaged with her. Don\u2019t check your phone, don\u2019t check the score of the baseball game (unless you\u2019re both interested in sports), and definitely don\u2019t check out another woman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nRejection isn\u2019t fun, but it happens to everyone. Fear of being rejected is one of the biggest things that hold people back from flirting. It\u2019s easier said than done, but try not to let it get you down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nIf a woman isn\u2019t interested, leave her alone. It can be tempting to press her to see if she\u2019ll change her mind, but it\u2019ll only make her angry. If you get rejected, just accept it\u2014and definitely don\u2019t insult her or tell her that she made a mistake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nUnfortunately, for some women, talking to strange men can be nerve-wracking or even triggering. Not because they\u2019re nervous about flirting or being rejected, but because they\u2019re looking out for their own safety. Just something to be aware of in the back of your mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nYou\u2019re not entitled to her time. But if you respect a woman\u2019s boundaries, she\u2019s much more likely to flirt back and want to get to know you. Women don\u2019t want to feel objectified, or worse, afraid. Not being creepy goes a lot further than you might think.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nIs it bold? Yes. But isn\u2019t it the reason you\u2019re flirting in the first place? Yes! Don\u2019t ask her out within the first 30 seconds, because that comes off as desperate and random. But if you\u2019ve genuinely enjoyed flirting, feel a good vibe, and want to get to know her better, go for it\u2014and say exactly that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nThese tips mean nothing if you\u2019re not actually practicing them. You may not be the best flirter right away\u2014and that\u2019s okay!\u2014but you\u2019ll get better with practice. Look for opportunities to respectfully flirt everywhere, even if it\u2019s just for a minute or two, like in line at the grocery store or at the dog park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n