The L(ove) word
How to flirt (and how not to)
ALI HENDRY looks back on her past flirting wins and epic fails
Like a hidden love letter in a borrowed book, we use flirting to test the sapphic waters. My worst flirting happened when alcohol muffled my ability to read the room. The room being London’s Candy Bar, in the noughties…
Flirting often happens between strangers, so we must be mindful of consent. If they don’t enthusiastically engage, stop flirting! Gain clarity by saying: “I like flirting with you, how does that feel?”