It can sometimes be difficult to tell whether someone is flirting with you or just being friendly and many people are hesitant to ask for someone’s phone number or for a date because they are unsure whether the person is interested in them or not. When we flirt we give off a number of conscious and subconscious signals that we are interested in the person we are with. To help you decipher those flirting signs and signals UK Dating Online has compiled a list of some of the most common.

 Eye Contact
A great deal of human communication is non-verbal and eye contact is a big part of this. When we are with friends and family members, eye contact tends to be fleeting lasting only a few seconds. Flirtatious eye contact is much more intense and tends to last longer than would normally be deemed socially acceptable. This degree of focus is an almost certain sign someone is interested in you!

Entering your personal space  
Most of us feel uncomfortable if someone we don’t know well enters our personal space, but it can be a valuable flirting technique. If someone sits or stands close to you in a situation where there is plenty of space it often means they are keen to be close to you and to create intimacy.

Open body language
In terms of flirting, someone can be said to be adopting an ‘open’ body language position if they position themselves directly in front of you or they angle their body in your direction when sitting. Always pay attention to people’s feet in these situations. If their feet are pointed toward you this is a good sign. It means they are fully engaged and want the conversation to continue.

Mirroring
Here at UK Dating Online we love mirroring as it is one of the best unconscious flirting signs there is. ‘Mirroring’ is where someone mimics your posture or gestures. It could be the way in which you hold your glass or how you are sitting. They are usually unaware they are doing it, but it is a sure sign they are enjoying your company.

Leaning
If someone is engaged they will often noticeably lean toward you. This shows they are interested in what you have to say, but may also indicate a desire for intimacy on their part.

Smiling
If someone smiles a lot in your company it does not necessarily mean they are flirting, but it does indicate they are enjoying your company. If accompanied by some of our other flirting signs it can be a very positive thing.

Touch
When someone touches you on the arm a great deal during conversation it can be an indication that they want to be more intimate with you. With men this contact can sometimes also suggest a degree of protectiveness over you.

Using your name
When we are alone with people we don’t often have cause to use the person’s name as it is clear who we are talking to. In terms of flirting, though, if someone frequently uses your name it can be a sign they are interested in you. It shows you are the focus of their thoughts at that time.

Compliments
Some compliments are clear indicators that someone is interested in you, but you should also look out for more subtle compliments. If someone compliments you on your ability to tell a story or praises your knowledge of a certain subject it may hint the person is flirting with you.

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