6 Ways To Be A Better Flirt [$200 Product Giveaway from ReadyU]

May 29, 2012 12:00 pm     Posted in Advice, Giveaway, Homepage Exclusive, Relationships, Rotating Marquee  Caitlin Corsetti g+ page


By Caitlin Corsetti

We all know how important it is to learn about macroeconomics and political science while at school, but I think you’d be hard-pressed to find a college student who isn’t as equally interested in learning about the nuanced art of flirting. Our friends at ReadyU, an awesome resource for all those moments beyond the classroom, have some great tips for you – including keeping your playlist fully loaded with your favorite jams to attract that special someone and developing regular hygienic routines so the cute guy/girl you’ve been eyeing at the beach isn’t immediately repulsed by your unpleasant odor – and they want to reward you for mastering this important life skill! Keep reading to find out how YOU can win a $200 PRIZE PACK filled with all the springtime essentials you need to make it through May – including a set of four monogrammed glasses to keep you sipping in style! And, after checking out ReadyU’s dating tips, if you have a hysterical flirting “how not-to” that you want immortalized in film, visit the ReadyU Facebook page and tell us about your dating “funny fail” for your chance to go down in viral video history.

I’ve learned many things throughout my college career – for example, I now know that Shakespeare, one of the world’s greatest writers, invented many words that we still use today (such as swagger and moonbeam; who knew the “Great Bard” was so hip?) and that light takes eight minutes to reach the earth from the sun. While in school, I double majored in broadcast news and English, and while I’ve gained lots of book knowledge regarding these two subjects, I could have just as easily majored in flirting – and graduated with a 4.0 GPA.

Flirting quickly becomes a necessity in college and even more so when you move on to being a broke post-grad looking for love in the big city. I’m about to share eight semester’s worth of flirting tips with you, and, trust me, you’ll want to read closely – after all, flirting is all about the details! Welcome to Flirting 101!

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    65 Comments on "6 Ways To Be A Better Flirt [$200 Product Giveaway from ReadyU]"

    1. Candice says:
      Tue, 29th May 201212:28 pm 

      Smile :)

    2. iridescencelaf says:
      Tue, 29th May 201212:41 pm 

      charm them with your quirkiness.

    3. @lammyjae says:
      Tue, 29th May 20121:24 pm 

      Listen genuinely.

    4. Abby says:
      Tue, 29th May 20121:44 pm 

      Dress to impress!

    5. Frank Richard says:
      Tue, 29th May 20121:45 pm 

      Wear less clothes

    6. Becca says:
      Tue, 29th May 20122:04 pm 

      Get some swagger!

    7. emily says:
      Tue, 29th May 20122:08 pm 

      impress with your very best dance move

    8. Cici says:
      Tue, 29th May 20122:13 pm 

      Play hard to get. Works every time. (JK it never works)

    9. Jenna Strong says:
      Tue, 29th May 20122:13 pm 

      ask him if it hurt when he fell from heaven

    10. david bobson says:
      Tue, 29th May 20122:13 pm 

      Go up to the girl you like and throw her into a bush

    11. Jaime Kennedy says:
      Tue, 29th May 20122:22 pm 

      Don't be afraid to laugh at yourself. Show a sense of humor

    12. Saralee says:
      Tue, 29th May 20122:31 pm 

      grab his junk and say 'Let's go'

    13. Maddy says:
      Tue, 29th May 20122:35 pm 

      sneak in some touching

    14. Emma - Minnesota says:
      Tue, 29th May 20122:39 pm 

      Find something you both are interested in and show your knowledge of the subject. It's nice to see people talk passionately about what interests them!

    15. Debby says:
      Tue, 29th May 20122:40 pm 

      Use big words so you look smart.

    16. Velora V says:
      Tue, 29th May 20122:42 pm 

      eye contact, eye contact, eye contact…and then maintain eye contact!

    17. Eva says:
      Tue, 29th May 20122:49 pm 

      strip. he'll definitely get the message that way.

    18. Sam G says:
      Tue, 29th May 20122:50 pm 

      I got my girlfriend's attention by sending her a drink from across the bar…the napkin the bartender gave her with it had my name and number on it

    19. Delora Rose says:
      Tue, 29th May 20122:50 pm 

      Buy him a drink. They never expect that, and you have to insist on it, too.

    20. Sam - Emory University says:
      Tue, 29th May 20122:51 pm 

      i say don't be afraid to walk around alone, its hard to get your flirt on when youre with a huge group of girls!

    21. Phil says:
      Tue, 29th May 20122:58 pm 

      Drunk magic tricks seem to work well

    22. Frankie says:
      Tue, 29th May 20122:58 pm 

      Introduce him/her to your pet. Everyone loves pets. And if they don't, they're a cruel person and shouldn't be pursued.

    23. McG Jillian says:
      Tue, 29th May 20122:58 pm 

      Tell him you don't care what he does for a living.

    24. Leslie Marie says:
      Tue, 29th May 20122:58 pm 

      Just give him a cute little tap on the butt

    25. elizza says:
      Tue, 29th May 20123:08 pm 

      ask him about his last girlfriend. that'll throw him off.

    26. Walker says:
      Tue, 29th May 20123:34 pm 

      Buy her a drink

    27. Gertrude says:
      Tue, 29th May 20123:44 pm 

      Just don't be a jerk

    28. Daniella says:
      Tue, 29th May 20125:29 pm 

      Being adorkable helps

    29. ewei319 says:
      Tue, 29th May 20126:03 pm 

      Acting normal! Don't be afraid to laugh :)

    30. Izzy says:
      Tue, 29th May 20126:10 pm 

      Make the first move.

    31. Olivia D. says:
      Tue, 29th May 20126:34 pm 

      I believe in the power of a great perfume! By spritzing on a flirty scent, your guy will want an excuse to get closer to you. Sounds cliche, but it works!

    32. Erica says:
      Tue, 29th May 20127:42 pm 

      Just have fun, don't act so serious about everything :)

    33. Amanda says:
      Tue, 29th May 20128:21 pm 

      Smiling and being happy!!

    34. Alaina says:
      Tue, 29th May 20129:11 pm 

      Try to never ask yes/no questions. People love to talk about themselves, so instead of asking, "Nice weather?" Say something like, "Today is beautiful! How did you enjoy the day?" This opens up the conversation!

    35. kim says:
      Tue, 29th May 201210:46 pm 

      I think little touches help, like if he makes a joke while your laughing touch his arm briefly. nothing too bold just a fleeting touch! Ki

    36. Mara says:
      Wed, 30th May 20121:02 am 

      Don't "act" interested- BE interested. No one wants to feel like the other person is half listening so just shut up and listen up so you can ask genuine questions. They'll be fallin' at your feet before ya know it!

    37. @styleezta says:
      Wed, 30th May 20121:39 am 

      Hair flip gets them EVERY time!!

    38. Erin says:
      Wed, 30th May 20121:58 pm 

      Glance at their lips a few times when you want to kiss.

    39. Cdjones says:
      Wed, 30th May 20123:07 pm 

      Don't put a front and be what you think he would like. Just be yourself no matter how awkward or goofy that may be.

    40. Laura says:
      Wed, 30th May 20126:27 pm 

      Show off what makes you unique! Whether it's knowledge of a quirky band or a funny joke or a story about how you got a certain scar in childhood, charm people with something different rather than the same hair flip/smile moves that everyone else does!

    41. Morgan says:
      Thu, 31st May 20129:48 pm 

      Don't be afraid to put yourself out there! If it doesn't work out… no harm done.

    42. crysta says:
      Mon, 4th Jun 20123:25 am 

      Act sexy! But not slutty…. Theres a difference;)

    43. Michelle says:
      Wed, 6th Jun 201210:34 pm 

      don't come up too strong it will scare them away.

    44. Genevieve says:
      Thu, 7th Jun 20128:01 pm 

      ask him for help! I know it's a classic, but it is for a reason… after getting to know him a little bit, ask him to help you get better at one of the things that he loves to do. He likes to play basketball? Oh really? Weren't you always the girl in high school that missed her free throws? Guys, like the rest of us, like to know that someone is paying attention to things they care about.

    45. Natalie G says:
      Sat, 9th Jun 201212:45 am 

      My best flirting tip- eye contact!! Tells you're interested without coming on too strong!

    46. Philip Friddle says:
      Sat, 9th Jun 20124:31 pm 

      A warm casual approach 2wardz her..

    47. Dani says:
      Mon, 11th Jun 20129:56 pm 

      flirt with ur eyes ;)

    48. Simona Sitarova says:
      Sat, 16th Jun 20124:54 pm 

      Don't be too obvious. It's all about the subtlety; accidental touches and eye contact. Grasp their attention and make them work for it. They will become putty in your hands if you tickle their ego a little bit, but not too much :P . Liken him to a gladiator in the arena and he will be yours for ever.

    49. vlilly says:
      Mon, 18th Jun 20122:29 am 

      i am 39, have 3 kids and have been single for 11 years. i am now ready to start dating. however, i cannot pick up a flirting cue from anyone (unless they r repulsive i know what they r doing) a very handsome man moved in down the street and we've never talked, but he's eyed me so much i think he may be showing intrest? he will pass me by in his car (he lives 4 houses down) and look at me so intently i believe it's flirting? hes done this so many times it's scared me, mostly because im shy and not so confidant. a few weeks ago i finally made closer eye contact as he was driving home i was walking home with my son so there was no avoiding his gaze, i smiled & he nodded and that was it. is he flirting??

    50. Georgia says:
      Tue, 26th Jun 20121:57 pm 

      Hi, I was in your same position up until one year ago, when I finally came up to this new dating website – I must admit it could get a bit slutty, but it's so great and awesome. You really find nice people who take it easy if you show them that you're into having a relationship, whether casual dating or just flirts. It's http://www.sexwars.xxx . Just trust this site and go with the flow.

    51. Brittany says:
      Thu, 28th Jun 20128:48 pm 

      Best flirting tip is to just be yourself, that way they can see how great you are.

    52. Abbey says:
      Sun, 1st Jul 20121:17 am 

      I would say be honest. don't pretend to be into things your crush likes. Sure he/she might become more interested in you, but what's going to happen when they find out you were faking it the whole time? Save yourself the drama and be honest. Having different likes and hobbies can even provide a spark of interest.

    53. belen says:
      Mon, 2nd Jul 20127:48 am 

      Best flirting tip is to just be yourself,

    54. melinda says:
      Mon, 23rd Jul 201211:28 pm 

      Bust their balls just a tiny bit,, then make them laugh,, and when he does smile,, look at him and tell him hes so handsome when he smiles,,, then smile back at him,, and use ur eyes when u do to smile, and then look at his mouth :-)

    55. Sarah says:
      Mon, 30th Jul 201212:10 am 

      Best tip is to be yourself, because that's what they want is you to be yourself rather than trying to impress them. If you have to change yourself to get their attention then they are obviously not right for you.

    56. tsholo says:
      Mon, 20th Aug 20124:19 am 

      Just be yourself and be honest about yourself

    57. tsholo says:
      Mon, 20th Aug 20124:22 am 

      Just be yourself and be honest about yourself and don’t forget to smile while talking to him

    58. Caitlin says:
      Tue, 4th Sep 201210:16 pm 

      Being urself, and acting natural have always helped me. If there’s a cute new guy/girl in school, go up and say hi. There’s nothing wrong with going up and introducing urself. The worst thing 2 do is play hard 2 get. They get the impression that ur not interested. Don’t act like ur listening. Really listen. If he sees ur interested in what he has 2 say, he will return the favor

    59. Maeve O'Donnell says:
      Wed, 5th Sep 201212:35 am 

      be mysterious. people always want to know more and a little mystery can keep them guessing. I think in conversation, holding back on some details or giving a flirty look instead of an answer give off some elusiveness. Also, a flirty look from across the room while walking away makes someone intrigued and willing to chase after you.

    60. achorobinna says:
      Thu, 13th Sep 20123:04 pm 

      best tip si to get that money and they will all come swarming

    61. Godson says:
      Mon, 24th Sep 201212:27 pm 

      Dress nice never 4get eye contant & smile

    62. Kat says:
      Sat, 29th Sep 201211:37 pm 

      heheeee depends on the guy….

      1, the funny guy: wiggle your eyebrows at him, use a ridiculous pick-up line, tell a funny joke, and lastly, call him a weird name that COULD be insulting but isnt, such as dankle-pie. when he laughs, tell him he has a great laugh.

      2, the smart guy: oh no! you dont remember if you got the homework right *wink, wink, nod* can you check and see if i did this right? you seem really good at this subject.

      3, the super hot guy: ignore him. he’s an idiot anyways- trust me. if he’s not, he’ll notice right away that you’re totally ignoring him. if you stand up straight and smile charismatically when you’re near him but never make eye contact (always look above his eye level, look below and you look shy and defeated) and he’ll wonder why you dont want him as desperately as everybody else… and he’ll chase after you!

    63. Sunnymay says:
      Wed, 3rd Oct 20127:17 pm 

      The best flirt knows how to hold a gaze quite a bit longer than usual. It's intriguing rather than disarming.

    64. rebecakasak says:
      Mon, 17th Dec 20125:13 am 

      Be Yourself, speak slowly, hold eye contact, deepen your voice…have not been bored of doing same things everytime!?..try sth adventurous, new, depends on whom you would like to flirt though ;)

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