Flirting For Dummies (eBook)

Elizabeth Clark is a renowned flirting and charisma expert, known as the 'Flirt Guru'. Her work has featured in a number of publications, including The Guardian, The Sunday Telegraph and The Sun. Elizabeth is the Managing Director of Rapport Unlimited, which offers courses in presentation skills, networking, self-confidence and charisma to companies such as KPMG and Barclays.

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