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Person Explains Guys Often Fail To Notice Girls’ Signals Because They’re All Different After Someone Asks For Obvious Hints

Person Explains Guys Often Fail To Notice Girls’ Signals Because They’re All Different After Someone Asks For Obvious Hints

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It’s the endless question that guys have been asking themselves since the dawn of time: “Is she into me?” Sure, she’s friendly. She laughs at your jokes. Sometimes, she’ll even reach across and touch your arm mid-conversation. But how do you really know if those are really flirting signs? Where does the line between friends and the first date lie? Having the necessary perception to figure out this classic, awkward teen-movie dilemma can mean the difference between a heartbreaking rejection, or possibly meeting the love of your life!

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Naturally, the internet is awash with discussions about this timeless topic on hinting. Theories and guesswork abound as people propose ‘definite signs’ that she always gives, from copying your gestures and movements to her pupils dilating and constantly fixing her hair. The validity of some of these claims is questionable, to say the least, but hey, at least we are working on not being titled as Captain Obvious. Right guys?

So when Reddit user Topvennie asked about the ‘flirting tips and signals’ that most men probably don’t pick up, the discussion was lively and, we gotta say, pretty enlightening. Maybe it’s time we just started being a little more open with each other instead of oblivious?

Image credits: Topvennie

This was the top answer

Traditional expectations still dominate in many areas of dating, and a quick google of ‘how to ask somebody out’ comes back with 95% of the advice directed at men. Guys are ‘supposed to’ do the chasing and make the first move, something that we clearly struggle with at times!

Things are changing, however. I think I’d speak for many of my fellow brothers when saying that getting asked out directly by a woman is a pretty awesome experience, and it’s becoming more common as women don’t feel the need to waste time with our hapless ditherings. If you like someone, particularly if he’s a guy that clearly doesn’t read between the lines too well, perhaps just forego the subtlety and be upfront about it. At least that way, you’ll know for sure and not miss out on a potential date because he was too blind to read your signals.

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Mindaugas Balčiauskas

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I'm a visual editor at Bored Panda. I kickstart my day with a mug of coffee bigger than my head, ready to tackle Photoshop. I navigate through the digital jungle with finesse, fueled by bamboo breaks and caffeine kicks. When the workday winds down, you might catch me devouring bamboo snacks while binging on the latest TV show, gaming or I could be out in nature, soaking up the tranquility and communing with my inner panda.

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Mindaugas Balčiauskas

Mindaugas Balčiauskas

Author, BoredPanda staff

I'm a visual editor at Bored Panda. I kickstart my day with a mug of coffee bigger than my head, ready to tackle Photoshop. I navigate through the digital jungle with finesse, fueled by bamboo breaks and caffeine kicks. When the workday winds down, you might catch me devouring bamboo snacks while binging on the latest TV show, gaming or I could be out in nature, soaking up the tranquility and communing with my inner panda.

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Daria B
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's not guys "getting no signals" that are the problem. The problem are 1) guys (and females) who misinterpret your being polite as a "signal"; and 2) girls/women sending "signals" and expecting to be understood. I mean, I know we can be too shy to tell our crushes directly what we feel (trust me, I KNOW), but "sending signals"? That's not the smartest move, unless you plan to move on to the next step and be direct.

Dynein
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Gave you an upvote for reasonable advice, though I DID only send signals to my current boyfriend. Which worked... likely because, originally, I wasn't into him - meaning I CHANGED my behavior. Started off with my usual friendly but standoffish and nearly zero physical contact, changed to walking close to him while letting my hand brush his and just generally being much more open towards him. He got the message. My general advice to people LOOKING for signals is: Does the person treat you DIFFERENTLY than others of the same sex? In a way that suggests interest, or at least shyness? But if you have no idea how they are normally around people, any "signal" except for them TELLING you is just reading tealeaves.

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Hans
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

TL/DR: people are different and behave different. Some even have differences in interest. Surprisingly.

Suzi Gauthier
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

From past experience, if you can't be direct, you're not ready for a relationship - no matter your gender or sexual preference.

Rafaella Bueno
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Have to agree. If you can't even be direct about wanting a relationship/sex I can only imagine the amount of problems that lack of communication will lead to later. If you want to be understood, be clear.

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Daria B
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's not guys "getting no signals" that are the problem. The problem are 1) guys (and females) who misinterpret your being polite as a "signal"; and 2) girls/women sending "signals" and expecting to be understood. I mean, I know we can be too shy to tell our crushes directly what we feel (trust me, I KNOW), but "sending signals"? That's not the smartest move, unless you plan to move on to the next step and be direct.

Dynein
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Gave you an upvote for reasonable advice, though I DID only send signals to my current boyfriend. Which worked... likely because, originally, I wasn't into him - meaning I CHANGED my behavior. Started off with my usual friendly but standoffish and nearly zero physical contact, changed to walking close to him while letting my hand brush his and just generally being much more open towards him. He got the message. My general advice to people LOOKING for signals is: Does the person treat you DIFFERENTLY than others of the same sex? In a way that suggests interest, or at least shyness? But if you have no idea how they are normally around people, any "signal" except for them TELLING you is just reading tealeaves.

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Hans
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

TL/DR: people are different and behave different. Some even have differences in interest. Surprisingly.

Suzi Gauthier
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

From past experience, if you can't be direct, you're not ready for a relationship - no matter your gender or sexual preference.

Rafaella Bueno
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Have to agree. If you can't even be direct about wanting a relationship/sex I can only imagine the amount of problems that lack of communication will lead to later. If you want to be understood, be clear.

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