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The Art of Flirting
Leaning towards your friend sends out positive signals. And if you cross your legs make sure your knees face your friend and not the other way. The leg crossing perfected by Sharon Stone in Basic Instinct is considered a forthright gesture, recommended once you’ve dispensed with formalities.
Give sincere compliments. People love to be flattered even if they pretend not to. Practice daily with colleagues, the posty or fellow supermarket shoppers.
In conversation, casually touching your friend on the arm or hand, or brushing lint off a jacket are gestures which will be appreciated. Flicking dandruff off shoulders is never acceptable, even if they’re your own.
Sit up straight with your chin up. Slouchers looks slovenly and like they need a good shake.
When introduced to someone shake hands, repeat their name and ask a question. Don’t let the introduction just hang there or it’ll wither within seconds.
Use all of the above in moderation.
And now for the Don'ts!
Don't:
Use chat up lines. Fact: they don't work.
Fidget. And men, never ever stand jiggling the contents of your pockets. It's frankly disturbing.
Cross your arms in front of your chest. It immediately implies you’re on the defensive.
Look down when you’re speaking or you'll come across as shifty and paranoid.
Punctuate sentences with 'y'know' or nervous 'huh' sounds. It smacks of a total lack of confidence.
Bite nails, pick at cuticles or heaven forbid scrape the dirt from beneath the tips.
And check out our advice on overcoming the hazards of The Dating Game.
In UKTV Style
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