So you’ve mastered the art of eye contact and can beckon a romantic prospect with just a few coy glances… but do you
reallyknow all there is to know about the fine art of flirting? Just to make
sure you’re up to speed, we culled some very surprising information
that you can use to your advantage. Read on for some juicy tidbits that
may up your meet-cute quotient in no time.
1. Flirting is good for you. Studies show that people who flirt have higher white blood-cell counts, which boost both immunity and health.
2. Think batting your eyelashes is enough? Wrong! All told, scientists say there are 52 “flirting signals” used by humans. Of these, the hair-flip technique is the most common.
3. In some places, flirting is illegal. In Little Rock, AR, an
antiquated law is still on the books warning that engaging in playful
banter may result in a 30-day jail term. In New York City, another
outdated law mandates that men may be fined $25 for gazing lasciviously
at a female; a second conviction stipulates the offender wear a pair of
blinders whenever he goes out for a walk.
4. Why wait for Friday? Lots of people get their flirt on during
their morning commute. A full 62 percent of drivers have flirted with
someone in a different vehicle while on the go, and 31 percent of those
flirtations, it turns out, resulted in a date.