This article describes flirting today and how flirting has evolved. Based on several forms of research, this article will explain the studies on how people flirt, why they do it, and the theories behind them. It is said that not only does flirting increase your chances of getting a date; it also improves your interpersonal skills in the workplace. Researchers also came to the conclusion that there are many forms of flirting, some of which you might never have thought were indicators of flirting. For example, the occasional movement of the hand on the shoulder when you think someone said something funny can be perceived as a flirting action. Finally, this article will discuss effective and ineffective flirting styles as well as how men's and women's opinions on flirting vary from each other. Different styles of flirting What motivates a person to flirt? According to research conducted by Professor David Henningsen in 2008, there are six different situations in which an individual is likely to flirt. Although both men and women do their fair share of flirting, the opposite sexes perceive flirting very differently. It has been recognized that men perceive flirting as a sexual innuendo rather than simply a friendly gesture (Henningsen, 2008). In this text, many of the motivations that trigger flirting will be discussed and brought together from several different aspects, including motivation, goals, and effectiveness. Several studies have been done to explain why people flirt. According to Belinda Luscombe, one of the reasons people flirt is because they have no control over it, whether through biology or culture, we are hardwired to flirt (Luscombe, 2008). Jeffry Simpson, professor at the University of Minnesota says: "A... middle of paper... sometimes disastrous actions that must be considered before committing (Henningsen, 2004). Overall, flirting will always be a part of our society and is an important concept that people need to be educated about. Works cited Goudreau, J. (2011). When flirting goes wrong. Forbes.com, 41. Hall, J.A., Carter, S., Cody, M.J., & Albright, J.M. (2010). Individual differences in communication of romantic interests: Development of the flirting style inventory. Communication Quarterly, 58(4), 365-393. doi:10.1080/01463373.2010.524874Henningsen, D. (2004). Flirting with meaning: An examination of communication issues in flirting interactions. Sex Roles, 50(7/8), 481-489. Henningsen, D., Braz, M. and Davies, E. (2008). WHY FLIRT? Journal of Business Communication, 45(4), 483-502. Luscombe, B. (2008). Why we flirt. (Cover story). Time, 171(4), 62-65.