Smiling, holding eye contact, or raising her eyebrows are all very flirtatious things she could do in the moment. [2] X Research source

Tease her back if you want to flirt, but just make sure you stay above the belt–don’t say anything really hurtful.

Does she come up behind you and tickle you where she knows you’re sensitive? This is a playful way to get you laughing, touching, and flirting.

Try not to go crazy with the emojis yourself. Use them thoughtfully, and don’t abbreviate too many of your words or you’ll seem childish. [4] X Research source

When a girl is into you, there is often something called a “halo effect” that makes you appear almost perfect in her eyes. [5] X Research source She’ll be the first to laugh at your jokes, no matter how silly or dumb they are. This may be her subtle way of complimenting you–she wants you to know she thinks you’re funny and that you’re a blast to be around.

If everyone calls you “Bear” and she does too, it probably doesn’t mean anything. But if she makes up a nickname that only she uses, she’s flirting.

Is she boasting about beating your score in an online game? She’s probably teasing you and trying to entice you into a flirty competition. Is she telling you that she lost an online game? She might want you to feel sorry for her and respond (in a joking way) “Are you okay?”. Is she inviting you to join a shared game online? This could be her way of finding a neutral territory to spend more time together.

“Hey, I forgot my notebook, do you remember what homework was?” She might have actually forgot her books, but she chose to ask you about homework. “Can you help me out with this problem? I have no idea what’s going on here. " This is especially significant if she is a good student. Why would a good student need homework help? “Can you hold my backpack/sit with my stuff for me? It’s really heavy/a lot to carry!” Girls plan ahead on almost everything. Why would she bring too much stuff to school if she couldn’t carry it?

When flirting, a girl might touch or lick her lips or fidget with her necklace or the collar of her shirt as a slightly suggestive way to excite you.

If she begins to lean in while you’re talking, she’s signaling that she’s interested. This is an especially good sign if you’re in a group–she’s singling you out. [9] X Research source Tilting her head to one side is another sign that she’s engaged with you and is interested. [10] X Research source While her feet pointing at you might mean she’s getting ready to flirt with you, feet pointed away doesn’t necessarily mean that she doesn’t like you. This is not an either/or scenario.

What kind of tone does she use when talking to you? Does she always sound rushed or annoyed?