Astudy by psychologists at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology exact to have find the most in force flirt proficiency for men and women .

The researchers seem at college students in the US and Norway , all of whom were heterosexual . The volunteer player were sent questionnaire , asking them to rate how good 40 unlike types of flirting were when looking for a forgetful or long - terminal figure relationship , and ground on whether the flirter was virile or female . The investigator also wait at the participants ' own extroversion levels , age , how religious they were , how unforced they were to be in a human relationship , as well as how attractive they are in the date market .

“ What ’s most in effect bet on your gender and whether the purpose of the flirtation is a long - term or short - term relationship , ” Leif Edward Ottesen Kennair , professor of psychology at Norwegian University of Science and Technologyexplained in a press release .

For women look for short - term relationships – a fling or a one - dark stand , for exemplar – the most effective technique was reasonably unsurprising .

“ citizenry consider signals that you ’re sexually available to be the most effective for women who are looking for a brusk - term relationship , ” Kennair said . Friendly inter-group communication such as hugging or a friendly candy kiss on the cheek is n’t enough in those state of affairs , and so woman who want a agile fling are better off using cue that spotlight sexual availability , such as rubbing against possible partners , moving closer , and make body link .

Men looking for light - term flings could not rely on just one proficiency .

" The maneuver that were judge most efficacious for adult female for a one - night sales booth were exclusively intimate or physical , " the teamwrote in the study . " In contrast , gentleman’s gentleman were judged more effective if they , in addition to physical and intimate tactics , also smile , showed involvement in conversation , pass on compliment , and made her jape . "

The team found that for homo seek farseeing - term relationships , “ signs of generosity and a willingness to give whole kit and boodle best " . However , if you ’re looking for more universal advice on flirting , there was one type that appear to be universally effective .

“ People think that mood , or being able to make another person laugh , is most efficient for human who are look for a long - term relationship . It ’s least efficient for women who are look for a one - night stand . But laughing or giggling at the other person ’s jokes is an effective flirtation tactic for both sexes , ” Kennair said in the statement . This held straight across US and Norway participant in the study .

“ It is not only effective to be funny , "   Rebecca Burch , a co - writer from SUNY Oswego , US , added . " But for cleaning woman it is very important that you show your potential married person that you think they are funny ” .

If you have difficulty being funny , Kennair recommends that you begin with another good flirt technique – smile and middle striking – before working on the other skills from that baseline .

The study is published in the journalEvolutionary Psychology ,