Method 2 Flirting by Texting or Chatting 1 Keep your approach casual.  Don't let yourself get so  nervous  that you forget basic conversational skills. Instead, try to  stay calm  and open the conversation in a low-pressure way. If you've never chatted with the person online before, you may even find an excuse for talking to him, like asking a question about homework or talking about a sports team you both like. If you're texting a person for the first time, make sure he or she knows who you are and that they don't feel creeped out. Here are some ways to start a conversation through text or chatting: "Hey, how's it going?" "Did you see/hear [insert event you both know about here]?" "How's your week going?" 2 Don't talk about yourself too much .  The majority of people are most comfortable talking about themselves because it's a topic they know well. Instead of taking the easy way out and discuss...

Two Methods: Flirting In-Person Flirting by Texting or Chatting Community Q&A Flirting, at its most basic, is playfully showing you are romantically attracted to someone. If you are ready to flirt with someone, you should already know you are sexually attracted to them, and like them! It might seem nerve-wracking to start flirting and put yourself out there, but fear not—it's normal to be nervous around someone you  really  like, and there are ways to seem confident and pull off a successful flirtation. Whether you're flirting over text, online, or in-person, it's important to keep a balance between revealing your feelings and keeping the person you like intrigued. If you want to know how to flirt and you'd like some help getting to know someone, this article gives some general advice. Method 1 Flirting In-Person 1 Make eye contact .  Eye contact is the best and easiest thing you can do to start flirting. You can look deeply into the p...