Are You An Accidental Flirt?

There are hints and hints, but the following ten behaviour patterns of women can unwittingly lead a man on...

Men have wonderful imaginations. They'll often believe that you're flirting with them even when you're not. But they'll consider it a definite fact if women were to do any of the following to them... So unless you want to unknowingly send out the wrong signal, read on...

1) Putting one more kiss at the end of an email than he did. Women are naturally friendly - so your extra 'x' was done without thinking. But the man assumes you're starting an auction of kisses that will end up with the two of you in bed.

2) Saying you like his shirt. The average man doesn't notice clothes - if you notice his, he'll think it's because you want to see them on your bedroom floor.

3) Asking questions about his girlfriend. Maybe you're just being curious, or nosy. But he is bound to think that you're asking because you want to be a part of it.

4) Talking about your own relationship problems. You find it easy to discuss these things. Men don't, so he'll imagine that you're auditioning replacements for your boyfriend.

5) Approaching him at a party. Men see starting a conversation as the first stage of seduction. They can't understand that you're doing it just to be friendly.

6) Touching his arm as you talk. Women are more tactile than men - they forget that testosterone can be brought to the boil by the merest brush of a female hand.

7) Testing him. You're doing it simply because you can, and amuses you. He sees it as an early phase of the mating ritual.

8) Ignoring a call on your mobile when you're with him. You hit 'divert' because it's your boss and you don't want to talk to her - but the man's ego tells him you're captivated by his witty conversation.

9) Re-applying your make-up. A fresh coat of lip-gloss make you feel good about yourself. He thinks it's being done to attract him.

10) Dancing with him. It's your favourite record - you'd dance with the waiter if he was willing - but your partner in boogie assumes that you want his body.

Of course, all these are things you might do if you are really flirting. But even if you're not, don't worry too much - wouldn't life be boring if you couldn't laugh at men?

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