In almost every conversation about meeting people offline, someone eventually asks:

“But… how do I know if they’re single?”

Part 4 was about practicing deeper conversations, this one’s about keeping the momentum going.

It’s nice to smile and have someone smile back. For no reason other than we’re two strangers doing the same thing and acknowledging each other’s existence for a second.

Are they flirting, too? Or are they just being friendly? Nice? Polite?

Most people think flirting is one thing: seductive, sexy, maybe a little bold.

But that’s only one style of flirting. And for many people, it’s the least natural.

Flirting isn’t a test you pass or fail. It’s a social skill. And like any skill, we all start out as bumbling beginners.