Has someone caught your eye? Would you like to flirt with them? Here are 12 tips from lovetoknow.com.

1) Make eye contact – remember that it’s rude to stare! Just a second or two will do nicely. You want to be sexy, not creepy.

2) Share a private moment by winking playfully – don’t do this too often, people may wonder if there’s something wrong with you!

3) Smile – don’t fake your smile, it makes people uneasy. If you really like the person you’re with, a natural smile should be easy.

4) Blow them a kiss – do this playfully, as if you were teasing them. If you get an encouraging response, you’ve made progress!

5) Look relaxed – you might be feeling nervous, but try to calm down. Nervous people are not attractive.

6) Pay the person you fancy a compliment – don’t overdo it, and remember that complimenting clothing is less effective than admiring achievements, intellect or personality.

7) Be interested – don’t talk all the time. Listen and take an interest. Encourage the other person to tell you more.

8) Touch – try this naturally and in a non-threatening way. The touch should be brief, for example, touching the other person’s arm lightly when sharing a thought. Don’t overdo it!

9) Joking around – if you share a joke, it brings you closer together. Avoid controversial jokes that might offend.

10) Stand up straight– good posture helps you to show off your body to its best advantage. Ladies can try tilting their hips a little.

11) Staying positive – no-one wants to hear about how rough your life has been or what a bad day you had at work during a flirtation.

12) Being yourself – Even if you aren’t planning to get into a serious relationship, you need to be able to be yourself. Start early.