What is flirting?

[whaywardj]

Everybody does it, but what IS it? What makes flirting, "flirting"? Like: If someone's flirting, does that always mean they want more than just that? Or, what about the person who tries to flirt, but fails? What makes what they do NOT flirting? Or, how is flirting any different from making a romantic advance on someone? What are flirting's defining qualities? Thoughts, anyone?

[whaywardj]

RSK, at least, give me the courtesy of hearing A FEW people's replies before you bump my thread.

[Chlorine]

whaywardj----"Everybody does it, but what IS it? What makes flirting, "flirting"?

trying to think of some examples of flirting -
1) 20th century version - The conversations in James Bond movies between Bond & women.
2) 19th century version - Jane Austen novels. Flirting of a different era.
3) 21st century - don't know. Everyone is so blatant these days.

[RSK]

Everybody does it, but what IS it? What makes flirting, "flirting"? Like: If someone's flirting, does that always mean they want more than just that? Or, what about the person who tries to flirt, but fails? What makes what they do NOT flirting? Or, how is flirting any different from making a romantic advance on someone? What are flirting's defining qualities? Thoughts, anyone?

flirt ( P ) Pronunciation Key (flûrt)
v. flirt·ed, flirt·ing, flirts
v. intr.
To make playfully romantic or sexual overtures.
To deal playfully, triflingly, or superficially with: flirt with danger.
To move abruptly or jerkily.

I think flirting is innate. In the real world, (outside LF) I am quite reserved, but I do have my moments, in which I probably flirt - but with no intentions - only to put a smile on the recipeint face!

My definition of flirting is 'nothing but playful exchanges' between man and woman (or man/man, woman/woman -> whatever tickles your fancy).

RSK, at least, give me the courtesy of hearing A FEW people's replies before you bump my thread.

LOL! I waited long enough, but I couldn't resist posting.

And thanks for your PM --> you have no idea how much you've motivated me!

Exactly One Week from today for the Interview!

[misombra]

i flirt all the time. on lf and off. i flirt because i care.

[Tone]

Me too.

A woman at work today said I have a "charismatic charm that attracts people"

I said "Thanks!" ^_^

[Asip4u]

i flirt all the time. on lf and off. i flirt because i care.

imagine Joey's voice (from "Friends")...Yea you do!

[misombra]

it's you cancer boys. my bf is a cancer too and girls are always trying to get with him because he's just so damn cute and charming.

[Tone]

I don't believe in that.

[misombra]

i know. i just don't care.

[Tone]

LOL! Love you too!

^_^

[misombra]

... and yes tone, you are quite charming. i'm happy to be one of the many girls that flirts with you.

[Tone]

I play around a lot on the boards cause it helps me get through my boring days of work... I'm not an e-slut or anything... I'm a good boy - honest!

[misombra]

suuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuure you are.

now go to your room.

[Asip4u]

"e-slut" lol