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The FACS results reveal turning a head to one side while tilting down slightly, a slight smile, and eyes looking forward at the person of interest is the most effective flirting face. “Our findings support the role of flirtatious expression in communication and mating initiation,” Gillath adds.

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LAWRENCE, Kan. — Is she flirting or just being polite? It’s a question plenty of men have had to ask themselves or their friends in social settings. Sometimes, unfortunately, it can lead to awkward misunderstandings when you get these signals wrong. So is there really a way to tell if someone likes you? A new study says there is and one particular facial expression is the key. “There are very few scientific articles out there that have systematically studied this well-known phenomenon,” Omri Gillath from the University of Kansas says in a release. “None of these studies have identified the flirting facial expression and tested its effects.” The Kansas team uses the Facial Action Coding System (FACS) to examine facial expressions. Their study looks at how women interact in a social environment and how if they can convey their attraction without actually saying anything. “Across our six studies, we found most men were able to recognize a certain female facial expression as representing flirting,” Gillath explains. “It has a unique morphology, and it’s different from expressions that have similar features — for example, smiling — but aren’t identified by men as flirting expression.”

Men keenly aware of ‘flirting face’

The study recruited professional actresses and volunteers from the community to discover which facial cues men pick up on. While some women were found to be better at making a flirtatious face than others, and some men were better at reading these cues, the study finds nearly every male successfully picked out one face as flirting. The FACS results reveal turning a head to one side while tilting down slightly, a slight smile, and eyes looking forward at the person of interest is the most effective flirting face. “Our findings support the role of flirtatious expression in communication and mating initiation,” Gillath adds. “For the first time, not only were we able to isolate and identify the expressions that represent flirting, but we were also able to reveal their function — to activate associations related with relationships and sex.”

The study appears in the Journal of Sex Research.

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How can I look attractive in school?

How to Look Pretty at School Keeping a Pretty Face and Hair. Dressing Nicely. Practicing Good Hygiene. Being Pretty From Within.

This article was co-authored by Natalie Tincher . Natalie Tincher is the Owner and Principal Style Strategist of BU Style. With more than 10 years of experience, Natalie specializes in personal styling to reflect clients’ individuality, confidence, and comfort. In 2019, she was named the Global Head of Styling for Bloomberg Television. Natalie is certified in Image Consulting through the Fashion Institute of Technology. She regularly shares her expertise with corporate groups at major financial institutions, media companies, and news outlets including: Time Out New York, Refinery 29, and NBC News. This article has been viewed 914,827 times.

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One of the best ways to look pretty at school is to be confident. Since true beauty comes from within, feeling confident on the inside will help you look better on the outside. Another easy way to look prettier is to just smile. A smiling face is more attractive, and people will be drawn to your happiness! Along with having a happy, confident mindset, you should wear clothes that flatter your body type so you can play up your best features. For example, if you have a pear-shaped body, you can wear a decorative shirt with bootcut pants so you highlight your waistline and downplay your hips. It’s normal to have blemishes, and if you do, you can cover them with a concealer to even out your skin tone and have a prettier face. For more advice, including how to practice good hygiene so you look better, read on!

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