Don’t stare at him. Staring is when you maintain fixed eye contact with someone for longer than a few seconds. Staring can seem aggressive or angry. Pair your eye contact with a slight smile. Make sure to watch his response. If he doesn’t return your gaze, this is a sign he’s not interested. If he looks back, smiles at you, or otherwise responds positively, that’s a sign he’s okay with your flirting.

Studies show that women initiate flirting 90% of the time. Men flirt largely in response to feeling that flirtation has been initiated by women. A Manchester University study found that men spend the first 7 to 10 seconds of contact looking at women’s lips before moving onto other areas. Once you’ve confirmed that he’s interested, initiate the lip pout. [2] X Research source Remember that not all cultures share the same body flirtation signals. Maintain eye contact while you pout your lips.

Some people find themselves naturally blinking their eyes more rapidly. This is also called “batting” the eyes. If this comes naturally to you, it can be another way to add your eyes to the flirtation. If it doesn’t come naturally, it might seem like you have something stuck in your eye, and is best avoided. The downward tilt of the chin is said to make women look more “feminine” and flirtatious. Men, on the other hand, are said to look more “masculine” when they tilt their chin up and gaze slightly down their nose.

The reason your eye gaze will draw his attention to your lips is through the tendency of one person to mirror, or imitate, another when engaged in flirtation. Directing your eye gaze to a man’s lips is an overtly flirtatious gesture. It’s a nonverbal way of indicating sexual interest.

Make sure your teeth don’t bite your outer lip, as this may appear insecure or nervous. A seductive bite should be gentle, never hurtful. It should not leave a mark.

Don’t overdo it with lip-licking. This can result in chapped lips, which is the opposite effect you are trying to achieve. Continue to make seductive eye contact throughout your encounter. The seductive lip bite is one gesture in the choreography of your flirtation, working together with others.

If you don’t have time to brush, use some mouthwash or chew a stick of gum for a few minutes. Your breath should be fresh and clean.

Scrub until some of the sugar has dissolved. Rinse with warm water. Apply twice a week for best results. The scrub will store in an airtight container for a week.

The best lip balms are made without a lot of chemicals. Look for lip balms that include ingredients like beeswax, shea butter, olive oil and cocoa butter. Find a lip balm that works best for your lips. Avoid using flavored lip balm when flirting, in case the scent of bubble gum or cherry isn’t appealing to him.

Make sure the lipstick or lip balm you choose does not come off of the lips easily. If it is too wet or sticky, it may come off onto your teeth when you bite your lip. If you are male or don’t wear lipstick, use a moisturizing lip balm before you go out for the day.