How to Avoid Flirting
Do not share personal things with this person., If this person starts to flirt, block it., Don't look the person in the eye., Motion a friend to come over., Leave., Talk about your significant other or other guys/girls., Use closed body language...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Do not share personal things with this person.
Don’t talk about personal or home problems.
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Step 2: If this person starts to flirt
He/She pokes you, don’t poke him/her back.
Ignore them and talk about something generic. , Concentrate on something else while you talk to him or her, and if you do look at the person, don't hold the gaze, but don't look nervous or scared either.
Look almost bored, but don’t be rude. , If a friend senses your discomfort, they'll often intervene. , Politely tell them that you have somewhere else to get to or someone else you need to talk to. , Make sure this is naturally woven into the conversation, as this tactic can be very insulting if not done carefully. , Have your arms folded and lean away from the person. ,, -
Step 3: block it.
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Step 4: Don't look the person in the eye.
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Step 5: Motion a friend to come over.
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Step 6: Leave.
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Step 7: Talk about your significant other or other guys/girls.
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Step 8: Use closed body language.
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Step 9: Ignore emails
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Step 10: text and calls not related to profession or work.
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Step 11: Be aware of your surroundings
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Step 12: avoid the opportunity of another person seeing what is not meant for them.
Detailed Guide
Don’t talk about personal or home problems.
Confiding is something that occurs between close friends.
He/She pokes you, don’t poke him/her back.
Ignore them and talk about something generic. , Concentrate on something else while you talk to him or her, and if you do look at the person, don't hold the gaze, but don't look nervous or scared either.
Look almost bored, but don’t be rude. , If a friend senses your discomfort, they'll often intervene. , Politely tell them that you have somewhere else to get to or someone else you need to talk to. , Make sure this is naturally woven into the conversation, as this tactic can be very insulting if not done carefully. , Have your arms folded and lean away from the person. ,,
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