How can a guy tell the difference between accidental touching and flirtatious touching?

I know a A LOT of guys can't tell difference between a touch that was accidental or a touch that was a sign of flirting. So is there a way to tell the difference?
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  • well if its deliberate, like if she grabs your arm, or places her hand on yours, or places her hand on your arm while she's laughing, then yeah, its flirting. but if its something that is accidental, it would be a light brush, like she raised her hand and it happened to bump into yours...

    so basically, if its deliberative, like it could not be an accident at all, then she's flirting. and if its something that could be accidental, she's not. HOWEVER if these little accidental touches happen very frequently, then she's flirting with you, but being WAY too subtle... (some girls still don't understand that most guys don't GET subtle...)

  • Flirting touches can also "SEEM" accidental, for instance when you brush past someone (but there's plenty of room to avoid the contact) it's like a dance and can be very provocative.

    The person who brushes up against the other knowingly will definitely get the attention of the person they fancy (you never let a touch no matter how slight go unnoticed- oh you feel it alright). They then have that person wondering what might come next. I use this and think it is a subtle and enticing way to get the attention of the one you want to notice you.

  • If I accidentally touch a guy I will apologize. However, I was standing next to a guy and went to put my hand down by my side and accidentally touched his hand. I said "sorry" but he still tried to hold my hand. Apparently he misinterpreted it as a flirtatious touch.

Most Helpful Guys

  • Yeah man, I'm still trying to figure that out. I went to a basketball game and met a girl who would kind of touch my shoulder or brush her hand across my arm or even poke me a little LOL.

  • Except on acrowded bus or osmething, there's NO 'accidental' touching. It's ALWAYS flirtatious.

    Why would you think otherwise?

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  • Touch is only one of the signs that we're interested in a person. What I can say for sure is that we're not interested if we don't touch you at all (or we're afraid of the reaction, because we're not sure what the other person thinks) :)

    touching a guy... it might mean something. But it could also mean nothing, especially if youve known somebody for a long time.

  • if she looks at you while touching you...she did it on purpose...if she was looking away or focused on something else at the time then...it was probably just friendly or and accident, but there are other things like if your knees touch under the table and she doesn't move it then ...she wants to touch you :) but I would say any form of prolonged touching is a sign of flirting :D

  • Well. Guy vary.

    Typical Douche- Will assume any touch means you want him.

    A nice guy- Will be not think anything of the touch and assume it's accidental...unless you are laying it on really strong.

    So basically, no guy can tell the difference.

    • but you are correct as always ok got it

  • a flirting touch will linger