A self-confessed flirt has revealed the nine "real ways" to tell if a girl is into you.
According to writer and radio presenter Jana Hocking, it's the perfect guide for anyone who is looking for a little advice to help up their dating game in 2021. Because, let's face it, in a world of apps and online communication, sometimes reading the signals of a person IRL can be more than a little tricky.
So, without further ado, here are the nine tips you need to know, all from the pen of Hocking herself.
1. If a woman fixes her hair when you walk into a room, chances are that she's into you. Think of the fairer sex (and those who identify as women) as sexy lions. We like to keep our manes in tip-top condition.
2. Laughter is also another surefire sign that a woman is into you, especially if she laughs at a joke that's really not that funny. If she's giving you a bit too much enthusiasm over the little things, she's got the hots!
3. When a woman likes you, she'll immediately hug or kiss you as a greeting. In short, she won't be able to resist the chance to get up close and personal with you. So if you think you're going to have an encounter like this, it's not a bad idea to give yourself an extra spray of cologne.
4. Women will keep their eyes on men they're interested in. If you're in a bar and it feels like a cutie is watching you, she probably is. After all, she's trying to suss out if you're looking at her too.
5. Ah, touch. If a lady is touching her necklace, nails, legs or even you, you know she's trying to distract herself from the butterflies fluttering around in her stomach.
6. Another thing that women will fiddle with when they're in the presence of someone they like is their clothes. They want to make sure they're looking their best and often that means checking that every item of clothing is exactly where it should be.
7. Sometimes ladies will ask for help with a task that they already know how to do, like filling up their gas tank, because they want to spend a few more precious minutes in the company of the person they like
8. Shared interests are a bit deal as they can strike up an immediate connection with someone, so if you're dating a woman, chances are that she'll take an interest in your interests too, just to give her a headstart in creating that all-important bond.
9. Last, but most certainly not least, is a woman's body language. Pay close attention to whether or not a lady is making eye contact, perhaps flirtatiously twirling her hair, and if she is, there's a pretty solid chance that she's into you. The same goes for the opposite. If you're getting ice queen vibes, listen to them and move on.
So, there you have it, everything that you need to up your flirting game in 2021.