Flirting is an art form, and like any art form, it takes a lot of practice to get it right (and even more practice to make it good). And by “art form,” I don’t mean that you have to be wearing a silk scarf tied around your neck and have just stepped off the stage of a poetry slam in Williamsburg. That’s one way of flirting, sure, but there are many others. Flirting can be as simple as making eye contact with another person or complimenting someone on their taste in shoes. Whatever your style, there are ways for learning how to flirt that will help you get better at showing interest in others—and having others show interest back!
Don’t be afraid to make the first move.
Don’t be afraid to make the first move. It’s easy for us ladies to feel like we’re supposed to sit back and let the man initiate, but if you want a guy who is comfortable in his own skin and confident enough not to take anything too seriously, then it’s worth risking rejection by making your intentions known.
Don’t be afraid of being coy—it can help create intrigue! There are many ways that you can flirt without seeming overbearing or desperate: by smiling at him when he makes eye contact with you (or as soon as possible afterwards); asking him how he’s doing; telling him that he looks nice today; maybe even telling him outright how attracted you are?
Don’t worry if you aren’t a natural at flirting—you can learn the skill! What’s important is that you feel comfortable and confident in your own skin so that when those butterflies start fluttering, you’re ready to take full advantage of them. Just remember: Flirting isn’t always about getting a date or making someone fall in love with you; sometimes it’s just about having fun!

Don’t be afraid to be coy.
Don’t be afraid to make the first move. Chances are, he’ll be glad you did.
This can be a little nerve-wracking, but if you see something you like in a guy, don’t be shy about letting him know how much you appreciate it! If he’s wearing a shirt that makes him look particularly swoon-worthy, go ahead and tell him so. He’ll probably appreciate your honesty and might even want to show off his outfit more in order to get more compliments from you. If nothing else, at least you’ll feel better knowing that someone out there knows how great they look when they’re dressed in their best clothes!
Don’t worry if you aren’t a natural.
If you’re feeling nervous about flirting with a man, don’t worry. This is an area where practice makes perfect. You might not be a natural at flirting right away, but that’s okay! Everyone has to start somewhere and it’s possible to learn how to flirt with a man without being born as one of those people who seems naturally good at it.
You don’t have to be a natural flirt in order for your conversation with him to go well—in fact, some women are more successful when they’re not trying too hard! Be yourself and just let things flow naturally instead of worrying about being perfect all the time (which can make conversations feel forced).
If you’re feeling nervous about flirting with a man, don’t worry. This is an area where practice makes perfect. You might not be a natural at flirting right away, but that’s okay! Everyone has to start somewhere and it’s possible to learn how to flirt with a man without being born as one of those people who seems naturally good at it. You don’t have to be a natural flirt in order for your conversation with him to go well—in fact, some women
Make eye contact.
Make eye contact. This is an obvious one, but it’s also extremely important. Eye contact helps create intimacy between two people without having to say a word, so make sure you’re doing this as often as possible when you’re interacting with someone new! It might feel awkward at first, but that’s totally normal—just remember that they’re probably feeling just as self-conscious and nervous about it too.
To a man, making eye contact is the equivalent of a woman putting on a sexy dress and high heels. It’s an invitation to approach you. If he looks back at you with interest in his eyes or even smiles at your gaze, then he might be flirting with you!

To make eye contact with someone:
- look into his eyes and smile when talking to him. Don’t look away until he does!
- when listening to what he says, don’t take your eyes off him for more than a few seconds (unless there’s something really important going on that needs your attention). This shows that what he has said is interesting enough for you to keep looking at him while thinking about it instead of glancing around the room checking out other people’s reactions like most people do when they’re listening intently in large groups because they’re afraid everyone will think they’re not paying attention if their eyes wander around too much during conversation time even though most conversations are made up mostly of pauses where no one speaks but everyone looks like they really care about whatever topic was just brought up so there’s no need for constant vigilance anyway….
Smile when you make eye contact.
If you’re interested in a guy, or if you just want to give him a hint of your good humor, try smiling when he looks at you. It’s not exactly rocket science: Smiling is infectious! You’ll feel better as soon as the corners of your mouth turn up, and so will anyone who sees it happen. Men are especially susceptible to this kind of charm offensive because they tend to associate smiling with friendliness and approachability (and we all know how much men love those things).
If there’s any chance that he might take notice of your smile, even if it’s just for an instant before his attention drifts elsewhere, then go ahead and grin away. But be careful not to overdo it; no one likes being stared at like some sort of zoo animal by someone whose eyes never seem to stop moving across them like candy-corners from an old movie projector!
Ask him how he’s doing.
- Ask him how he’s doing.
- Ask him how his day is going.
- Ask him how his weekend was.
- Ask him how his week is going.
- Ask him how his vacation was.
- Ask him how his work is going.
- Ask him how his family is doing
As a general rule, men like women who show interest in them and their lives. So if you want to make him feel good about himself, ask him a lot of questions. This can be tricky because if he thinks you’re only doing it because you like him, it might turn him off.
Notice what he’s wearing and compliment it.
- Notice what he’s wearing and compliment it. If he’s wearing a new shirt, tell him you like it. If he’s wearing a new suit, tell him how handsome he looks. This will make him feel good about himself and appreciated. Press Tab to write more…
- Don’t be afraid to be coy. If you’re feeling a little shy, don’t worry—you can let your body do the talking for you. Make eye contact with the man, and smile when you make eye contact. A simple “Hi!” will do just fine; after all, he’ll probably wonder why someone is staring at him anyway!
- Ask him how he’s doing. This step is important because it shows that you’re interested in getting to know him better (and no one likes being ignored). Plus, if his answer seems a little vague or evasive, don’t hesitate to ask more questions: “What do you mean by ‘good’?” or “So are things going well?”

Let your body do the talking.
You can use your body to say what you can’t say with words. The first step is to let your body do the talking.
- Use your eyes: The way we look at each other says a lot about our feelings. Look him in the eye and show him that you’re interested!
- Use your voice: Let him know how much fun you’re having by smiling, laughing and speaking up!
- Use other parts of your body: When it comes down to it, there’s no better way than touching his arm or leg (and vice versa) when flirting with a guy—the contact will be electric!
Hang out in places where you’ll see him regularly.
You’re probably not going to be able to start a conversation with someone at a party if you’ve never spoken before. Instead, try hanging out in places where you’ll see your crush regularly and waiting for an opportunity to come up naturally.
- Coffee shops are great because they give people time to sit down, relax, and have a cup of joe together. You can get your daily caffeine fix while chatting about the weather or what’s new on Netflix. Plus, it’s easy for someone else who frequents the same place as you—like your crush!—to strike up conversation with you if they see you sitting alone with a scone and an iPad (and hopefully no headphones).
- Bars are also good meeting places because they often have lots of seating options: booths around back tables upstairs; couches near pool tables downstairs; barstools along counters facing each other during happy hour rush hours; and even benches outside under umbrellas when it’s nice out! If he finds himself at his favorite watering hole one evening after work but has no plans for dinner yet, why not suggest heading over together? Chances are he’ll agree since being social is part of our nature as humans!
- And don’t forget gyms! They provide plenty of opportunities for flirting simply by virtue of being filled with attractive people working out hard enough that everyone else there seems like bad news compared….
Give him your number and suggest that he text you like, right now, or else you’re leaving.
Giving a man your number is a great way to flirt with him. It’s also a good way to get him to text you like, right now, or else you’re leaving. And that’s kind of the point here: giving him your number is an invitation for flirtation and fun—not necessarily an invitation for romance or commitment. So don’t be pushy about it! Don’t read too much into his response either; if he doesn’t respond at all, that doesn’t mean anything except that he didn’t like what he heard when you said “or else I’m leaving.” Your best bet is to use playful language and make sure there’s no ambiguity about whether or not you want him to text back (and why).
One thing not to do: take things too seriously. Flirting should always feel lighthearted and fun, so don’t go overboard with any one trait—it could easily come across as creepy or desperate instead of charmingly flirty.
Flirting isn’t an exact science, but it is a skill that can be learned by anyone!
Flirting is a skill that can be learned by anyone. It’s fun, it’s easy, and it’s one of the best ways to get to know someone and meet new friends.
Flirting involves being playful and showing interest in someone else. When you’re flirting with someone, there are a few things you should do:
- Be friendly and open-minded toward them.
- Make eye contact with them when they talk or when they look at you. You don’t have to stare at each other for hours on end—that would be creepy! But if you look away every time they glance back at you, then they won’t know that there might be something between the two of you beyond friendship (if there is). Remember: eye contact lets people know that your attention is engaged in what they have to say; looking away may send subtle signals about not caring enough about yourself as well as others around you!
A good way to start flirting with someone new is by making a joke about something they said. It’ll show them that you’re listening and interested in what they have to say, even if it’s just something silly or trivial. Follow up this joke with another one; don’t be afraid to be funny! The more you make people laugh, the more likely they’ll want to stick around for your next joke.

You can be a flirt! In fact, you already are! All you need to do is embrace your natural skills, and find the confidence to put them into practice. Who knows—maybe that dream guy is actually in your life right now, but you’re too shy to let him know how much fun it could be if he asked you out on a date? If not? Well, maybe that’s for the best. After all, wouldn’t it be great if we all had the confidence of knowing that there are other people out there who would love us just as much (or even more!) than our current partners? And maybe even better than anyone else who has ever known or will ever know us …

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