A straight-talking guide to decoding the intricacies of flirting
Many people are mortified by their flirting skills and get flustered when dealing with people they're attracted to. This easy-to-follow manual to mastering the art of flirting offers indispensable advice on working the dating scene and reinvigorating your love life. Exploring key areas including listening and communication skills, body language and self-image, Flirting For Dummies provides readers with all the tools they need to boost their self-confidence and engage with people in a natural and charming way. Flirting For Dummies:
Features black and white photographs to provide examples of flirting in action
Gives advice on getting to grips with flirting basics and how to get noticed
Covers how to develop a killer rapport with body language
Provides advice on taking the next step
Gives 'Top Ten' tips such as opening lines and flirting faux pas
About the author
Elizabeth Clark is a renowned flirting and charisma expert. She has featured on ITV's Des & Mel, BBC Breakfast, and in a host of radio shows and press articles. Elizabeth is the founder of Rapport Unlimited- a company specialising in presentation skills training and keynote speaking.
Introduction 1
Part I: Getting to Grips with Flirting 7
Chapter 1: The Making of a Successful Flirt 9
Chapter 2: Identifying Your Flirting Style and Making It More Effective 21
Chapter 3: Grasping the Gender Gap and Other Strategies for Flirting Success 35
Chapter 4: Flirting with Friends, Dates, and Colleagues 45
Part II: Getting Noticed! Making Contact 57
Chapter 5: Boosting Self-Confidence and Giving Yourself a Flirting Makeover 59
Chapter 6: Spotting Who's Available 77
Chapter 7: Making an Entrance 91
Chapter 8: Making Conversation with Absolutely Anybody 101
Chapter 9: Being Interesting and Interested 113
Part III: Developing Killer Rapport with Body Language 129
Chapter 10: Giving Off the Right Signals 131
Chapter 11: Letting Your Body Do the Talking 149
Chapter 12: Reading Secret Flirting Signals 177
Part IV: Taking the Next Step 185
Chapter 13: Making the Next Move 187
Chapter 14: Considering Dating Rules and Relationship Advice 199
Chapter 15: Reducing the Risk of Rejection 209
Part V: The Part of Tens 221
Chapter 16: Ten (Or So) Opening Lines for Almost Any Occasion 223
Chapter 17: Ten Flirting Gaffes 231
Chapter 18: (Almost) Ten Places where Unwanted Admirers may Strike 237
Chapter 19: Ten Tips for Safe Flirting 243
Index 247
