Fascinating Flirting Facts

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1. Flirting is healthy for you. Studies show that people who flirt have higher white blood-cell counts, which boost both immunity and health.

2. Scientists say there are 52 “flirting signals” used by humans. 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 In New York City, another outdated law mandates that men may be fined $25 for gazing lasciviously at a female; a second conviction stipulates the offender wear a pair of blinders whenever he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. A full 62% of drivers have flirted with someone in a different vehicle while on the go, and 31% of those flirtations, it turns out, resulted in a date.

5. According to the Pew Research Center, 40% of people who look for love online say they can easily flirt with someone via email or IM.

6. In the Victorian era, fans were the ultimate playful props that could communicate all sorts of messages. A fan placed near the heart meant “You have won my love.” A half-opened fan pressed to the lips was an invitation, saying, “You may kiss me.” Hiding the eyes behind an open fan meant “I love you,” while opening and closing the fan several times was a chastisement, implying, “You are cruel.” Given how much a fan could come in handy, it’s a shame they ever invented air conditioning.

7. Over half of all mobile phone users have texted flirty messages to keep things interesting while separated from their amour.

8. According to the Social Issues Research Centre, the most common mistake people make when flirting is maintaining too much eye contact.

9. Research has shown that men tend to routinely mistake friendly behavior for flirting.

10. Flirting is universal. We all employ the very same move: smiling, arching eyebrows, averting our gaze and giggling. Animals flirt, too: birds, reptiles, and even fish have their own way of making romantic advances. The moral of the story: If the simple sea bass can act cute in order to further a romantic agenda, you can, too — so give it a go!