Did you flirt with someone this weekend and completely bombed? Perhaps there’s something on this list that explains why.
A recent study identified 69 different traits we find off-putting when someone flirts with us. Then 700 people ranked those traits. Below are the 10 WORST things you can do when you’re trying to flirt with someone.
- Having a “slimy approach.” Things like sleazy pick-up lines, or just coming across like a scumbag. (Or joking about how this study ID’d “69” different traits.)
- Bad hygiene. (This should be number one in my opinion.)
- A “lack of exclusive interest.” Like if you’re hitting on them AND their friends. (Gross.)
- Different views. Steer clear of politics and anything controversial.
- Swearing too much.
- A lack of intelligence. So if you say something dumb, your chances plummet.
- Being too narcissistic or self-absorbed. (Another gross one.)
- A lack of humor and self-esteem. Not sure why they combined both of those.
- Excessive intimacy. So coming in too hot, or getting handsy.
- Not being attractive enough. Which does include how you dress and present yourself, not just natural good looks.