Karina Bose was watching Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa and couldn't stop laughing when Suchitra Krishnamoorthi got angry after Shah Rukh Khan called her a flirt.
A surprised Karina says, "What was so insulting about it? What's wrong with a little harmless flirting!" We're with you Karina! There's nothing wrong about it. In fact, it can mean a lot of fun.
Haven't tried it yet? Well you are missing out on something, so here are some tips.
Look shy and sexy
Neha Arora, 26, an MBA student, says you should dress in a sexy manner, without looking provocative. "You might end up attracting the wrong kind of guys, if you're showing too much skin," she says.
Neha uses the coy, vulnerable look instead. "And boy, does it work! I have got myself a lot of dates with that look," she says.
Use your eyes
Rebecca Ferreira, a 25-year-old textile designer, says using your eyes is the best way to communicate. "Once he catches your eye, raise your eyebrow and give him the once-over from top to bottom and back again!
Then flash a flirtatious smile in his direction and he'll instantly be drawn towards you," she says.
Use the magic touch
"It helps to get a little touchy-feely when you are flirting," says 23-year-old psychology student Anita Rebello. She suggests you pretend to reach out just beyond the guy's shoulder and (innocently!) put your hand on his shoulder.
"You don't need to do much. A light touch will communicate your interest," she adds.
Body language
"Always keep your cool and don't appear too eager," advises Karuna Pradhan, a 27-year-old interior decorator. But let yourself loose. Yes, we mean literally!
"Don't hold your limbs too tightly against your body. Maintain a little distance, but not so much that you are completely out of his personal space," Karuna says.
Flirting is a great stress reliever, but if you don't intend to take him home with you for the night, don't take it too far. Learn the difference between harmless flirting and giving out a signal that you're available for some naughty fun.
"It's safest to flirt while you are hanging out with your friends. If things get out of hand, you have help at hand," adds Neha.
