NEW YORK, May 21, 2008
The Art Of Flirting
Is It Disappearing, Due To Modern Technology? An Expert Weighs In, And Offers Tips
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Play CBS Video Video Flirting, A Skill You Can Learn Steve Santagati, a relationship expert, teaches flirting to singles in "The Early Show" plaza.
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A very tried, and very true form of attempted relationship-starting.
But is it going the way of the Edsel in this world of instant and text messaging and e-mailing?
Certainly not, says relationship expert Steve Santagati. He says it's as great a way as ever to break the ice, the old-fashioned way, up close and personal, wherever someone catches your eye. It doesn't have to be confined to the bar scene.
But it helps to know what you're doing.
As The Early Show continued its weeklong series "How To Date in 2008" Wednesday, Santagati critiqued four flirters who role-played two scenarios: people on a first date, and in a grocery store.
The flirters:
On a first date:
Eric, 28, never married, who says he "could certainly use some guidance. Sometimes I take it too far."
Christine, 32, never married, who calls herself "an excellent flirter. I used to hang around the Boston College football team. But everyone can always learn something!"
In a grocery aisle:
Kim, 45, never married, and describes herself as a good flirter, but says she could use all the help she can get.
Richard, 39, divorced, who says he enjoys "the game of dating, sometimes more than dating itself. I always wanna learn something new; I am a perpetual student."
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Best-selling author Mitch Albom on his first nonfiction work since "Tuesdays with Morrie."
The woman offers at least four good lines to work from.
Her: "I like racing too."
Him: 1. "Oh how fast do you go."
2. "Is that right, let''s see who can get to the turn first?"
3. " You were Prince''s inspiration for ''Little
Red Corvette.'' "
There are so many more.
The pineapple guy scared the woman, Please, May I and Thank you are good flirt line, if you know how to work it.
I have over 50 years of high powered flirting.
Flirting demands humor, wit, and intelligence.