irting is purely a sexual behavior that is fueled by novelty; meeting new people or trying to kindle a sexual relationship with a friend seems risky and exciting ergo sparks an attraction. Flirting starts the dating process and is ultimately the foundation of a relationship. Moreover, according to my male interviewee, he believes that flirting is a "playful interaction between two people where sexual tension is present" regardless of the space he or she is in (Male, 21). Flirting, or "playing hard to get", is a game of desire that makes both parties want the other person more and becomes a harmless sexual activity. The constant playful tone of the relationship makes dating more enjoyable for those participating in the flirting. The basis of flirting is notion of acting upon innocent yet frisky carnal feelings between two people while trying to attract a new romantic or sexual partner through different online and offline spaces.
             Furthermore, online flirting gives more opportunities to finding a sexual partner because of its easy and unidentifiable realm. Due to its anonymous environment, men and women flirt by using many nonverbal cues that indicate actions such as acronyms and descriptions of their physical attractiveness and status (Whitty 116). Fl
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