QC DIY: Flirting With Skill (part 2 of 3)

Learning to flirt can help you improve interpersonal relationships, your love life and even your career. Here’s 3 important flirting skills you can practice anytime:
1) EYE CONTACT: Eyes are the window to the soul. 3- to 5-seconds of consistent eye contact will convey acknowledgment and attention. Lingering looks from a distance will invite others to return the glance. And playfully animating your eyes and slightly tilting your head are good subtle flirting cues. Holding eye contact for too long though will make you come off like a psycho.
2) SMILING: A smile signals interest, but it must be sincere. Practice by smiling in the mirror, in pictures, or by having friends critique your smile. Remember, a real smile causes wrinkles at the corners of your eyes. If you need help relaxing, think about instances where you honestly smiled, maybe by remembering a happy memory or funny joke.
3) POSITIVE BODY LANGUAGE: Keep an open, easy-going posture (avoid tightly crossed arms, clenched fists, or standing like you have a broom up your ass ). If you tend to fidget, try holding your hands behind your back or talking with them. Also, leaning forward while talking and occasionally adjusting your tie, hair, or glasses subtly convey interest.

Source: Susan Rabin, author of How to Attract Anyone, Anyplace, Anytime.