at work there is this cool design feature where you can see reception from the floor above. and hear everything that is going on. today when i was waiting for someone at that precise point i saw some flirting. it was SHAMELESS. this guy was all like "mmm it is so great talking to you" to the receptionist. and giving her hot tips about her cellphone. i sat there in bewilderment. smiling. i may have even giggled at one point. but i was a covert observer. so i kept the giggling to a minimum.

then - feeling all superior to the boy i saw flirting with the receptionist - i went to a meeting and flirted shamelessly. hello, i'm not even interested. but i couldn't help it. flirting is my default.

then quite a bit later in the day i went to this launch thing and was having my photo taken and a male volunteered to be in the photo with me. frankly this was not needed because HELLO I LOVE BEING IN PHOTOS BY MYSELF. but while the photo was being taken he was all about grabbing me and being flirty. and while i was super not interested i respected the flirting. so flirted back. obviously.

given my flirty day i have done a weensy bit of an internet search on flirting. and tell you that i need to get my hands on this book. here is an extract (but the emphasis is all mine)....


"Conversational"When you have the opportunity to "conversate" with a PIP[homeperm note: i have no idea what a PIP is], use it to your FULL advantage. You may not get a second chance. The trick is, when you look at him, look him straight in the eye.

Make an even stronger impact by focusing directly on his pupils. You are almost searching for the inner anatomy of his eyeball as you speak and listen. You must hold this contact for a little bit longer than is comfortable in order to get the desired result. Finally, you must let go of his optic nerve.

You may notice him trying to get your "tractor beam" back onto him. This is a very good sign that he is interested.For the man on the receiving end of this communication, it is a clear sign of interest in him not just as a date - but as an individual. You are giving him all of your attention. He is highly complimented and feels deeply respected. If a guy is interested in you, this will go a long way in empowering him to ask you out...

interest in a boy as an individual? i don't think so... still, love the flirting tips. not that i even need to be flirting. not when i can live in my imaginary world where i make up my boyfriends.