Unlike Men, women have over 50 gestures that they use to flirt with. When a woman is flirting, she’s trying to get him to notice her and giving him an opportunity to make the first move. The problem with this female strategy is that a lot of guys are completely oblivious to it and, consequently, throw away a lot of chances. The following are the most obvious signals women emit when they want you. Keep in mind, however, that lots of women are open and friendly to everyone, so spotting just one of these signs might not necessarily be enough to determine her interest.

SHE SMILES AT YOU

When a woman has an interest in you, her smile can hold your attention from across a crowded room and it is definitely one of the major signs she’s flirting. This means that she wants you to talk to her. Engage in her flirting by returning the smile.

PLAYS WITH HER HAIR

She may twirl her hair in her fingers with gentle movements, such as mindlessly twirling a strand around her finger or running her fingers through it slowly are signs that she’s very interested.

EYE CONTACT

One of the most obvious signs a woman flirting with you is when she continuously looks right at you and maintains prolonged eye contact. If the eye contact is for longer than normal duration and she scans you up and down, keeping her eyes locked on you while she talks or drinks, she’s already made up her mind that she likes what she sees.

SHE COMPLIMENTS YOU

Women are sparse with compliments, so if she throws one your way, you can pat yourself on the back. A woman who is flirting with you will tell you flat out that she thinks you are cute, compliment your clothes, hair or something that you mentioned in conversation. If you receive a compliment and she seems really into you, she’s definitely hoping you will ask her out. If you are interested in her as well, don’t forget to compliment her, otherwise she may think you are self-centered.

SHE TOUCHES YOU

A flirting woman will make an excuse to touch you, if only briefly. She might reach out and lightly touch your shoulder, forearm, hand or wrist during a conversation or put her hand on your knee while making a point. If she gives you any lingering touches and doesn’t immediately remove her hand, you know you’ve got a live one.

CARESSING EROGENOUS ZONES

When a woman often caresses her lips, neck, or collarbones, she’s sending you a signal that she wants you. This is commonly a subconscious way of drawing your attention to these areas, reminding you that she’s sexy and thus probably interested.

GAUGE HER GIGGLE FACTOR

Take notice of how often she smiles or laughs around you comparatively to other people. Often times, a woman who’s interested in you will find it hard to stop laughing in your presence. This may be during a conversation with you, during which she’ll make lots of eye contact, smile, and giggle or laugh at even the most pitiful jokes, or it may be simply when she’s in the same room with you.

SHE ISOLATES HERSELF FROM HER FRIENDS

Women know that men might find it difficult to talk with them while they’re in a group, so if she distances herself from her wall of friends and stands alone, looking at or gazing at you, then it is a sign that she is providing an avenue for you to initiate a conversation.

SHE ATTEMPTS TO CATCH YOUR ATTENTION

If a woman glances and smiles at you while walking by you and in the process takes a longer route to get to the restroom, then it may be that she wants you to notice her. By walking past you repeatedly, out of her way, she’s giving you a sense that she wants your attention.

PAY ATTENTION TO HER GAZE

A woman who is interested will not only check you out, but she’ll let you catch her doing it!

Hope these pointers will help you differentiate between a friendly gesture and a flirtatious one.