You just flirt a little and thats it, they think it means something.
2007-03-05 10:55:43 · 22 answers · asked by Psychotically Bored 3 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
people are strange like that........I'm still waiting for my hug by the way.lol
2007-03-05 10:59:48 · answer #1 · answered by soulburner 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Flirting is a form of human interaction, usually expressing a sexual or romantic interest in the other person. It can consist of conversation, body language, or brief physical contact. It may be one-sided or reciprocated.
Flirting is often used as a means of expressing interest and gauging the other person's interest in courtship, which can continue into long term relationships. Alternatively, it may simply be a prelude to casual sex with no continuing relationship.
In other situations, it may be done simply for immediate entertainment, with no intention of developing any further relationship. This type of flirting sometimes faces disapproval from others, either because it can be misinterpreted as more serious, or it may be viewed as "cheating" if the person is already in a romantic relationship with someone else.
People who flirt may speak and act in a way that suggests greater intimacy than is generally considered appropriate to the relationship (or to the amount of time the two people have known each other), without actually saying or doing anything that breaches any serious social norms. One way they accomplish this is to communicate a sense of playfulness or irony. Double entendres, with one meaning more formally appropriate and another more suggestive, may be used.
Flirting may consist of stylized gestures, language, body language, postures, and physiologic signs. Among these, at least in Western society, are:
Eye contact, batting eyelashes, etc.
"Protean" signals, such as touching one's hair
Casual touches; such as a woman gently touching a man's arm during conversation
Smiling suggestively
Winking
Sending notes, poems, or small gifts
Footsies, the "feet under the table" practice
Playfully teasing or joking
While some of the subconscious signs are universal across cultures, flirting etiquette varies significantly across cultures which can lead to misunderstandings. There are differences in how closely people should stand (proxemics), how long to hold eye contact, and so forth[1].
The origin of the word flirt is obscure. The Oxford English Dictionary (first edition) associates it with such onomatopoeic words as flit and flick, emphasizing a lack of seriousness; on the other hand, it has been attributed to the old French "Conter fleurette", which means "to (try to) seduce" by the dropping of flower leaves, that is, "to speak sweet nothings". This expression is no longer used in French, but the English gallicism to flirt has made its way and has now become an anglicism.
2007-03-05 19:00:24 · answer #2 · answered by ♥ 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
People take flirting seriously because that is the introduction to
dating, which leads to relationships, which leads to marriage, and
life's commitment. Flirting lets the other person know that you're
interested in them, and if they flirt back, they like you, too.
2007-03-05 19:06:06 · answer #3 · answered by SlownEasy 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It depends on who you're flirting with. Some people take it as though something more is going to happen. What one person thinks is innocent flirting, the other person may think you're leading them to believe something else may happen.
2007-03-05 19:06:31 · answer #4 · answered by BigJake418 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Flirting is a socially acceptable art form, if done properly. People who take it seriously have no sense of the world and very little, if any self esteem. They need to lighten up and enjoy life.
2007-03-05 19:03:30 · answer #5 · answered by Magnus 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Flattery is probably the main reason!!!
I flirt a lot but only in harmless fun and treat it as that but I'm 44 and have enough experience to know better :)
2007-03-05 20:10:25 · answer #6 · answered by Zenlife07 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cos if u flirt with some one alot the bond to wonder are you for real but if its nite out then we all know its just a laiugh and maybe that person maybe feeling down u cheer them up and now then see you in a difrent light
2007-03-05 19:11:07 · answer #7 · answered by dd 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know!!! I'm the kind of person that can't help myself. I flirt all the time and i give everyone hugs and kisses.
2007-03-05 18:58:57 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why wouldn't they? Usually you flirt for some reason-so as to be able to... with that person.
2007-03-05 18:59:34 · answer #9 · answered by maggie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Flirting is always something that has to be undone,...i think it is bullshit and I have NEVER flirted. Nor will i. it is so low rent.
2007-03-05 18:58:41 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well in my case it's ALWAYS something..
so when I flirt, you already know i'm up to something...
2007-03-05 19:00:20 · answer #11 · answered by ☆Karma☆ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋