flirting or just trying to be friendly?

Philippines
July 14, 2008 12:40am CST
how would you know the difference?
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8 responses
@sisco100 (2338)
• United States
2 Aug 08
the best way is by there body language, soome people say flirty things but their body dosent show the same. another way is just to ask. i have the problem tht i act like the tipical flirting when i'm not. i say things tht some people would think is flirting but for me really isnt. i tend to be lay back when i'm really flirting and dont say certin things tht i would say to a girl tht i'm friends or have no interest in.
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• Philippines
8 Aug 08
I have friends who have been mistaken for flirting too, because they act like, well flirty. But it reality, they aren't. It's just how they are. And you won't know it, until you've been with the person for quite a while. Thanks for responding!
@ketybhagat (4123)
• India
16 Jul 08
Well, it is very difficult to know the difference , but I suppose if someone keeps touching you and flashing their eyelashes, it would definitely mean flirting, whereas a person who is just being friendly would behave normally. One should not misconstru friendship for flirting, as you may then put your foot where your mouth is and miss out on the friendship.
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• Philippines
16 Jul 08
yay! that's the most difficult thing, picking up the wrong signal, or be denied by the other party. In both cases, it's embarassing. I guess it would be really obvious if it's an overflirt (is there such a word?) but some people do flirt mildly (say what?! lol) Thanks for responding!
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• Philippines
14 Jul 08
To be honest, it would be quite difficult to know the difference. However, it's also more difficult when people would assume. Personally, I keep distance from people whom I do not know that much who act in a manner wherein it's difficult to draw a line between flirting and being friendly. I do not want to be caught in a situation wherein I would be the one who will be misunderstood as flirting when all I am doing is being friendly.
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• Philippines
14 Jul 08
it is really difficult to tell the difference. and it's definitely embarrassing to assume or conclude then be proven wrong or denied. but sometimes you can't help but get mixed signals. thanks for dropping by, happy mylotting!
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@shelly43 (1197)
• Australia
6 Aug 08
you should be able to pick up by the way they behave with you.. hugsssssss
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• Philippines
8 Aug 08
Thanks! honestly I've never experienced anybody flirting on me (lol), that's why I really can't tell the difference
@rbailey83 (1428)
• Canada
11 Aug 08
lol i have no idea, i am a complete idiot when it comes to that kind of stuff, i never know when someone is hitting on me, not even how to tell if they are hitting on me so i always assume they are being friendly
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@rbailey83 (1428)
• Canada
11 Aug 08
lol too true
• Philippines
11 Aug 08
lol, same here. I says it's always safe not to assume ;)
• United States
11 Aug 08
Its easy enough if you can pick up the body language and subtle signals women give out. Never take flirting seriously, they are mere words, an exchange of friendly and seductive gestures that some people do to sound friendly. If the flirting person is attached or married, obviously it is just being friendly...most of the time. I dont take flirting serious anymore than I expect the women to take my flirting as serious either. Flirting is a game to many, mere tests to see how a person reacts and stuff. If you like a certain woman that flirts with you, do what you normally do, you ask them out. If the flirting woman is someone that you arent attracted to, then take it as a pleasant attention. Doesnt matter if the flirting is real or not, all that matters is who you like and who you want to pursue.
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• Philippines
12 Aug 08
yes, I agree. Flirting should never be taken seriously, although I'm curious as to why some people are so good at this. It's just a game for them. And they are so natural, you won't see any effort. I just some people just know how to have fun. Thanks for responding!
@bombshell (11256)
• Germany
24 Aug 08
friendly first and if we are getting closer and we like both then flirting.you can observed it by how they cares and the way of touching.friendly touch is different compare to a flirting touch and i am sure you know it.
• Philippines
24 Aug 08
Like I said, I don't really read signs that good. I am afraid that I might get wrong signal and be embarrassed. I know, some people are really good at this. Thanks for responding!
• Indonesia
31 Aug 08
don't worry, me neither. A lot of people out there don't have the talent to read that kind of sign :LoL:
@davipiero (175)
• Indonesia
31 Aug 08
tricky one. I don't know the difference because I'm the one who supposed to be to start a conversation with a girl. One thing for sure, if I ask too much unimportant questions to a girl, that means i like her and start doing my flirting action.