Flirting Quotes

When many people think of flirting they think of cheesy pick up lines.  Though these can have their place if you’re joking around with a friend or have a lot of charisma, there are far more effective things you can say.  Here are some examples of lines you can use and why you should use them, since you may find some of them surprising.  Most of them aren’t even sexy or romantic at all. 

1.       “Do you have the time?” (make sure your watch and/or cell phone isn’t visible)  “How do you know [party host]?”  “Is this bus usually behind schedule”?  The point of these questions is to break the ice and say hello.  Many people feel that they need a reason to approach someone so they don’t seem strange.  What he answers isn’t as important as how he answers.  If he gives you a one-word response then starts fiddling with his cell, it’s safe to assume he’s not interested in you.  If he begins a conversation, he may want to get to know you as well.  Of course, smiling and making eye contact before you wander up to someone increases your chances of a positive outcome (unless you’re already acquainted).

2.       “What do you like to do?”  “What did you study?”  “Where’s your family from?”  These sorts of questions are multipurpose.  Firstly, they give you a few seconds to regroup your thoughts as she answers.  Secondly, most people like to talk about themselves and she’ll probably enjoy it more than hearing about your day at work at that burger place (after all, it’s the subject she knows most about).  Thirdly, you’ll get to know more about her and her interests so you can judge whether or not you have much in common.  Fourthly, you’ll come across as the sort of person who actually wants to get to know her (whether or not that’s true). 

3.       “You’re funny!”  “I like your sense of humour.”  “I love your jacket!”  When you’ve been talking to someone for a while, try giving him a compliment or two.  This will make him feel more confident which in turn reminds her that you’re a fun person to be around.  Just don’t overdo it or you could seem like you’re desperate, lying, or too interested too soon) and none of these is attractive. 

4.       “You studied philosophy?  How is the burger flipping going?”  “You’re a Senators fan?  I don’t think I can talk to you anymore.”  “You seem like trouble.  I’ve got my eye on you.”  These might sound insulting, but they’re not meant to be.  An important part of many intimate relationships (whether friendly, familial, or sexual) is teasing.  Just make sure you don’t tease her about something that will offend her or make you look like a jerk.  Ideally, any teasing banter between you will make you feel like you have a closer bond than you actually do. 

5.       “Are you tired?  Because you’ve been running through my mind all day.”  “If I could rearrange the alphabet, I’d put U and I together.”  “Did it hurt when you fell from heaven?”  What?  You thought pick up lines were a no-no?  Well, they are.  Usually.  If you’re charming enough, and silly enough, you may be able to pull them off.  It just has to be clear that you aren’t taking them seriously and neither should he.  You are a little bit serious, though.  You are but you aren’t.  Flirting can get a little metaphysical sometimes.

Next time you are talking to someone attractive, try out some of these unassuming lines.  They might just spark a conversation and with the right physical cues, you’ll make it crystal clear that you’re interested in her without ever having to say so.