Stuff You Should Know How Flirting Works
Dec 23, 2008
The podcast discusses the science of flirting, including gestures and body language, as well as the impact of flirting on women's careers. It also touches on the importance of sleep and includes sponsor mentions.
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Flirting as Evolutionary Language
- Flirting is an ancient language that helps individuals assess reproductive compatibility before sex.
- Without flirting, humans would either fail to reproduce or reproduce excessively, endangering survival.
Subtle Signs of Flirting
- Using someone's name often in conversation and light touch on arms or knees are signs of flirting.
- Women often use 'protean behavior' to flirt subtly, allowing plausible deniability if rejected.
Biology Behind Flirting Signals
- Flirting triggers primal brain areas like the limbic system and sympathetic nervous system.
- Men demonstrate virility by puffing chests and wide shoulders; women highlight hips to signal fertility objectively.