Flirting Terms

Question 1

the “coy” look

Answer 1

artfully looking shy

-women’s response to a man’s initial stare

Question 2

gaze

Answer 2

after the “coy” look
stare intently at potential mate for 2-3 secs; pupils dilate; then look away
-calls for a response (smile or ignore)

Question 3

displacement gestures

Answer 3

a response a women can give to the “gaze”

-displacing nervous energy by fidgeting/moving

Question 4

phatic communication

Answer 4

initial verbal communication

-communication to open up a channel of communication; social lubricant

Question 5

small talk

Answer 5

• after phatic communication
• sends the message that you want to keep talking
• about maintaining balance ( answer questions, get to know person and how it feels to be with that person)

Question 6

body syncrony

Answer 6

after initial touching

• mirroring each other
• mutual, must be back and forth
• if going to be successful male typically leads

Question 7

corroboration

Answer 7

regarding eye contact

to support with additional proof