International Flirting Week

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Celebrate International Flirting Week in February

The third week of February is International Flirting Week, which might come as something of a surprise, as of course, Valentine's Day is celebrated the week before.

In 2012, February's third week begins on the 19th and runs through to the 25th, so don't let all of that romance and love vanish just yet as you'll need it for all the flirting that will ensue.

So, here without further ado and with the addition of some very helpful videos, are some lessons to prepare you for that week in February. These will, hopefully, demonstrate the pitfalls and the successes you can experience in the very special art of flirting.

Have a very pleasant and lucky International Flirting Week!

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Music to Flirt By

Big, bad Barry White is always a good choice when in the flirting mood...

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Music NOT to Flirt By

...but on the other hand (and with all due deference to the people of Liverpool), Jimmy Osmond will set you back to Square One in the flirting stakes...

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Flirting Tip Number One

  • Smile: Like a rash, it can be contagious. However, if you are trying to smile and flirt on a dinner date, ensure you don't order the spinach or any other green leaf vegetable.

How to Flirt With A Guy

From A Guy Who Knows A Thing Or Two

Here's a guy earnestly giving advice on how to flirt with a guy. Yes, a guy giving flirting tips to women about how to bag your man. He seems to know what he's talking about, but ladies, you be the judge. So, here's the lowdown on how to get your guy from somebody who is oh so familiar with the techniques involved.

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How Not to Flirt With A Guy?

Just Think Naked

Here are some very useful flirting tips from the women of the BBC comedy show, Coupling. Ladies, watch and learn as the waiter in this clip is mesmerized by their technique.

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Flirting Tip Number Two

  • Make eye contact: This one can be tricky, especially if you suffer from myopia. Squinting, staring and that knowing wink are probably not going to get you the desired response. Make sure you're making eye contact with the right person.

How to Flirt With A Woman

Bar Talk and Blueberries

Here's a flirting strategy that I was not familiar with. It has to do with eyes and blueberries. The young man here is a Social Dynamics Instructor, so one assumes that he knows what he's talking about. For all the men out there who want to pick up a girl in a bar, just think...blueberries...

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How Not to Flirt With A Woman

Know Your Victim

Rule number one: Always know who you are flirting with. From the BBC comedy show Only Fools and Horses, Del confidently demonstrates his flirting style to his younger brother, Rodney.

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Flirting Tip Number Three

  • Making the first move: Don't hold back. If it means elbowing your way to your intended victim, go for it. However, if you're a guy, refrain from combining tips 1 and 2 with this one. You know how we are about multitasking.

Books on Flirting: The Top Five

However good we think we are at flirting, there's always some good advice out there to help us become even better. Here are five leading books on the subject, available from Amazon.com, that will enhance your flirting skills and ensure that you will bag either Mr or Ms Right...(or enter your preferred last name here).

Flirting With Danger: Rebecca Larue

Ladies, here are several flirting moves that will make you a hit at any party or social gathering. If you have your eye on the prize, try out some or all of the techniques demonstrated here by Rebecca Larue. This is also a proven method in finding out who really are your friends!

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Flirting Tip Number 4

  • Bring along a prop: An important part of of the art of flirting is starting the conversation. So, how do you achieve this? Bring something with you that will initiate a talking point. Try not to let it be the engagement ring your ex has just returned to you or a copy of the divorce papers you've just received.

Newsworthy Flirting Headlines

Frequently Updated

Juror: No intention of flirting with Edwards
GREENSBORO (WTVD) -- The rumors about an alternate juror flirting with John Edwards were finally addressed the day after a jury found Edwards not guilty on one of the six charges he faced - an accusation he took an illegal campaign contribution.
At Walmart's Shareholders 2012 Meeting, Flirting With Arrest And Aerosmith
Words that never before escaped the mouth of Aerosmith's Steven Tyler set a stadium of Walmart workers on fire on Wednesday night. Wearing white skin-tight bell bottoms and flanked by a massive video screen flashing what resembled '80s-era pole dancers ...
Around the NFC West: Flirting with truth?
Just don't expect San Francisco 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh to "flirt" with you or even "pursue" you. He wouldn't do those things to Peyton Manning, let alone for someone lacking the ability to transform his football team. Matt Maiocco of CSNBayArea.com ...
Annie's mailbox: Omaha girl worries brother is flirting for the wrong reasons
Recently, I noticed that Adam is flirting on Facebook with a girl in my grade. For the most part, it's innocent and playful, but it makes me beyond uncomfortable. This girl brags a lot about drinking and being sexually active.

Flirting Tip Number Five

Listen: You've started the conversation, now the listening part kicks in. Nodding helps, but try not to look like the figure of the dog in the back window of a car. Saying yes or no in the right places will also score you points. Just remember to omit the word "dear" afterwards. This tactic comes much later in the relationship.

The Flirting Debate

What Are Your Thoughts?

Who are the best at flirting?

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The boys have it!

newbizmau says:

The boys have this one.

Noooo...the girls know a thing or two!

juliavm says:

Definitely girls.

JustForWomen says:

Wake up boys you're in a different class!

parwatisingari says:

boys try, girls succeed!

MelonyVaughan says:

I haven't met too many men who were good at flirting! I'd say women are better.

ZodiacImmortal says:

Not sure but as far as my previous job went, I'd always be accused of flirting even when I wasn't. (the only flirting advice I'd listen to are Scorpio's as we are suppose to be naturals.. which I guys the above statement holds true (even when we don't mean to be..)

TheLittleCardShop says:

Girls are better at flirting, I think :)

Wednesday_Elf says:

I'll have to say 'girls', but I've known a good 'man' flirt once or twice. :)

 

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  • alwaysjules Mar 3, 2012 @ 5:09 pm | delete
    I enjoyed reading your lens in Silly Celebrations for February.
  • MelonyVaughan Feb 23, 2012 @ 5:01 pm | delete
    I'd say don't flirt with someone unless you're interested in them otherwise they might get the wrong idea!
  • newbizmau Feb 22, 2012 @ 7:20 pm | delete
    Omg that How not to flirt with a guy vid is hilarious.
  • PecjakJN Feb 22, 2012 @ 8:19 am | delete
    Tis is the best week in year.
  • desertdarlene Feb 21, 2012 @ 10:48 am | delete
    I didn't know this was international flirting week! Nice lens, cute videos and tips.
  • allenwebstarme Feb 21, 2012 @ 1:58 am | delete
    Now what we waiting for? let's flirt lol! Nice lens.
  • TenPoundTenor Feb 20, 2012 @ 6:13 pm | delete
    So for one week I have an excuse. Excellent.
  • MissMerFaery Feb 20, 2012 @ 7:56 am | delete
    What fun! Nothing like a good flirt - all good harmless fun as my mother would say! :)
  • PecjakJN Feb 20, 2012 @ 3:12 am | delete
    i love that leans.
  • lasertek Feb 20, 2012 @ 2:59 am | delete
    Great topic! This is the first time I have heard about the International Flirting Week.
  • Comfortdoc Feb 16, 2012 @ 1:28 pm | delete
    Thanks for the flashback with Jimmy Osmond. :)
  • 24websurf Jan 22, 2012 @ 11:35 pm | delete
    Big grins, didn't they have to send poor Jimmy to therapy after recording LHLFL? ;) I actually have that album. Stop laughing.. This was such fun! ~Blessed~
  • TheLittleCardShop Jan 16, 2012 @ 7:23 pm | delete
    Didn't know there was a Flirting Week. Very fun page about how to flirt. Had so much fun with the video clips, especially with the one from Coupling Ladies :)
  • aishu19 Jan 13, 2012 @ 7:40 pm | delete
    There is a flirting week? Nice way to keep the romance after Valentine's Day.... :)
  • Wednesday_Elf Jan 13, 2012 @ 7:23 pm | delete
    Loved the 'say the word 'naked' three times' in conversation. Very funny. What a terrific week devoted to 'flirting'. Fun story.
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