Competitive Flirting?!

The hair flip, the seductive dance moves, the sensual arm caress and peck on the cheek, the intense eye contact, maybe even the eyebrow raise—this week, we’re talking all about the dirty flirty! Is flirting all fun and games, or is it really a biological, evolutionary competition? Are we flirting to attract potential mates by outshining (or out-peacocking) our perceived rivals? Which flirting tactics are the most effective? Join us as we unpack the science behind competitive flirting, and maybe even get some tips and tricks to up your flirting game; the eyebrow raise may just be the winning move for you! Today’s study is called, “I saw him first: Competitive nonverbal flirting among women, the tactics used and their perceived effectiveness” by T. Joel Wade, Maryanne L. Fisher and Elizabeth Clark. You can find the study here: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.paid.2021.110898 Please subscribe, rate and review our show on Apple Podcasts! Follow the show on Instagram @studybuddiespodcast Follow Taylor Collins @tlc.therapy Follow Paola Sanchez Abreu @mmm_pao Graphic designed by Monica Rae Summers Gonzalez @_monicarae_ Composed by singer/songwriter Caught in Between @caughtinbetweenct Email the show with any suggestions, comments, or feedback at [email protected]