

Episode 261: How to Flirt - Playful Competition, Body Language, & Practicing with a Pillow??
Mar 1, 2024
Learn the art of flirting with tips on reading flirting cues, different flirting styles, and playful communication techniques. Listen to personal stories of flirtatious adventures and misread signals, while exploring the balance between playfulness and seriousness in relationships.
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Kindergarten Flirting Chase
- Janet recalls being pursued persistently by a boy in kindergarten, which felt strange but also fun.
- This was her first experience of being flirted with and it sparked a feeling of playful interest.
Childhood Tagging Flirt
- Helen in third grade experienced a boy tagging and pulling her hair during PE to get her attention.
- He persistently asked if she liked anyone, marking early playful flirting interaction.
High Flirting Misread Rates
- About 20% of women and 40% of men fail to recognize when they or others are flirting in social interactions.
- Misreading flirtation cues is common, complicating social and romantic communication.