From peacocking to stargazing, we reveal how to send signals to seduce your secret crush this Christmas

Tis the season for a festive flirting - but you won’t get a kiss under the mistletoe if you don’t give off the right signals

Georgette Culley

Published: 23:40, 19 Dec 2018
Updated: 23:42, 19 Dec 2018

YOU won’t get a kiss under the mistletoe if you don’t give off the right signals.

Both sexes lower the pitch of their voices when flirting, according to a dating survey. Eye gaze and sustained eye contact is always a valid flirt signal.

But what other signs do we give off when we’re interested in someone? Here, expert Judi James reveals the signals to give out to seduce your secret crush.

These Fabulous tips will make sure you are not alone under the mistletoe this yearCredit: David Cummings - The Sun

HER TIPS

STARGAZING

Gazing into the eyes of your crush is the best way for them to know you're interestedCredit: David Cummings - The Sun

A normal eye-gaze lasts less than a second, so prolonged eye contact signals interest and approval. A drooped lid and softened eye expression, confirms attraction.

If a woman keeps her head at a 45-degree angle, it shows added interest.

GETTING HAIRY

Running your fingers through your hair is a classic flirting tool - and it works!Credit: David Cummings - The Sun

When we are attracted to someone the sudden self-awareness leads to preening and grooming rituals.

Clean, shiny hair is also a big attraction factor and moving it like this draws attention to it.

BAG BARRIER

Be careful, don't let your signals be misread by putting up barriersCredit: David Cummings - The Sun

Caressing your knees, bags or upholstery suggests a tactile state.

It can mimic a desire to be touched but always proceed with caution – these kind of signals can be misread if you put up a barrier between you.

LAUGH IT OFF

You will flatter him if you giggle at his jokesCredit: David Cummings - The Sun

Giggling or laughing when a woman is attracted to someone is the oldest trick in the book, but often we don’t realise we are doing it.

This juvenile -like response aims to flatter the guy and boost his machismo.

HIS TIPS

LOOK INTO MY EYES

Increasing eye contact will help you seduce your crushCredit: David Cummings - The Sun

When he gives you the once over with his eyes, it shows sexual interest, but when he focuses on the face, it suggests a desire to get to know you more.

The eye contact should increase with brief flicks down to the mouth.

DO STAND SO CLOSE TO ME

Other men will know you are off limits if you stand closer to your crushCredit: David Cummings - The Sun

Proximity plus body splaying signal a desire to look stronger plus “cordon” you off from other males by suggesting intimacy.

Splaying and puffing out his chest hints at his sexual virility, too.

MIRRORING MANNERISMS

If you mimic one another it shows you may be already getting to know each otherCredit: David Cummings - The Sun

Like-bodied suggests “like-minded” and mirroring a woman’s gestures creates rapport and synchronicity.

This technique fast-tracks feelings of physical bonding.

PEACOCKING

He may be trying to impress you with this kind of body languageCredit: David Cummings - The Sun

From peacocking to stargazing, we reveal how to send signals to seduce your secret crush this Christmas