Flirting is an art. Flirting the proper way can be a challenge. As long as you flirt with all the right intentions, the receiver of your flirtation is not likely to be led on. Leading a person on by improper flirting is prone to disaster. Paying attention to your manner of flirting will help you avoid giving off the wrong impression and save you countless hours of explaining at home.

Never stare into the eyes of the opposite sex unless your plans are to take that person home. Staring into someones eyes says far more to them than any words could express. If you have a flirtatious personality, and some people do, when you are conversing with someone you are not interested in, occasionally look away. Staring into their eyes is leading them on so avoid the mutual gaze at all cost.

Do not touch or put your hands on the body of a person you are talking to unless you plan to give off the wrong signal. Physical contact of any kind can lead a person on. If you are having a discussion with a member of the opposite sex and your motive is completely platonic, hands off. It is amazing how much energy flows from one person to another just by a simple touch of the hand. If you do not want to lead someone on keep your hands to yourself.

Don't go searching for acceptance from the opposite sex unless you're looking for a relationship. If your self esteem is so low that you desperately seek attention from anyone who will notice you, you are definitely setting yourself up for trouble. If your wife doesn't seem to be interested in your latest accomplishment, don't run out and tell the bank teller. She will definitely get the wrong impression and think you are leading her on. Why else would you be sharing your life with her? Women love men who communicate. If your wife won't listen to you, call your mother.

Never hover over a home repairman who is fixing your toilet when your husband is gone. Never invite the gardener in for a glass of water. Stay as far away from the pool man as you can. A man might know you are married, he might even know your husband, but if you give him the wrong impression by hanging around while he is working, it will be your fault when he makes an inappropriate move. Innocent flirting is never without consequence. You might not be interested in him, but that won't stop him from becoming interested in you. If the plumber is under your sink, go pull weeds from the garden.

Pay attention. Know the company you keep. People come from many different backgrounds. Talking to one person in one way might prove a total disaster with someone else. A man right out of a relationship might be looking for a rebound. He might hear a flirtation in your voice that leads him on, that you never meant to give. A woman whose husband is having an affair might latch onto the smallest hope of interest. Just be careful who you talk to and the manner in which you converse.

If you know you tend to flirt, why not tell the person up front. Giving a heads up to the one you are talking to will protect you if your flirting gets out of hand. Laying down the ground rules will prevent an innocent person from becoming a victim of your overly friendly personality.

Flirting only leads to trouble. Be careful. Leading someone on can lead to a potential fatal attraction. Giving someone the wrong impression could turn around and bite you in the backside. If you have a flirtatious personality and you can't help it, it might be best just to keep your mouth shut.