Elizabeth Clark 
Flirting For Dummies 

A straight-talking guide to decoding the intricacies of flirting

Many people are mortified by their flirting skills and get flustered when dealing with people they’re attracted to. This easy-to-follow manual to mastering the art of flirting offers indispensable advice on working the dating scene and reinvigorating your love life. Exploring key areas including listening and communication skills, body language and self-image, Flirting For Dummies provides readers with all the tools they need to boost their self-confidence and engage with people in a natural and charming way.

Flirting For Dummies:

* Features black and white photographs to provide examples of flirting in action

* Gives advice on getting to grips with flirting basics and how to get noticed

* Covers how to develop a killer rapport with body language

* Provides advice on taking the next step

* Gives ‚Top Ten‘ tips such as opening lines and flirting faux pas

About the author

Elizabeth Clark is a renowned flirting and charisma expert. She has featured on ITV’s Des & Mel, BBC Breakfast, and in a host of radio shows and press articles. Elizabeth is the founder of Rapport Unlimited- a company specialising in presentation skills training and keynote speaking.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

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

Über den Autor

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.