Is poking considered flirting?

[AzureGirl]

When a guy/girl pokes you in the side or anywhere really. Is that flirting?

[Anonymous]

I'm not sure! I saw this girl at my college and she was poking like two guys at separate times. At first I thought it was immature, silly flirting, but then she did it to the other guy so, I wasn't sure. Guess she was bored.

[hammylemonade]

Depends. one of my guy friends always pokes me in the ribs just playing around and stuff. he did have a crush on me, but I don't think so anymore. I guess it just depends how the guy pokes you...?

[AzureGirl]

What do you mean, how? Sorry just got confused about that.

[hammylemonade]

Like if he's been flirting with you a lot of other ways and then pokes you. Or if he gets kinda quiet and pokes you.

[AzureGirl]

It's just random out of the blue pretty much. Like I'd catch him look over at me for a few minutes and then he'd turn away and next thing I know he's saying "Boom!" and poking me in the side to get me to laugh and smile and turn around and try to poke him back. It's kinda turned into a game we have.

[hammylemonade]

he very well could like you then, although I can't be certain since I can't see what happens. Go with what your gut tels you - it's usually right.

[AzureGirl]

My gut says yes although it's confused with certain other things he does that still makes me wonder. Like flirting with other girls in front of me. But I've been told before he probably does it to make me jealous.

[KERMlT]

I think they call that provoking. Would he poke a bear? I think not.

Though he may consider it flirting, I certainly wouldn't.

Tickling on the other hand may be a good form of flirting.

[AzureGirl]

Well I guess it is kinda like tickling. Like poking someone in the side because you know they're ticklish there.

[WeaponZero]

I hope not because that would mean I flirt with my niece and nephew. AWKWARD.

[AzureGirl]

Haha no I don't think so for that then

[Anonymous]

Maybe if the dude is childish... But then again you're under the age of 18 so it wouldn't be surprising if he did poke you in a form of flirting.

[AzureGirl]

In my defense I'm almost 18... lol but yes I know what you mean.

[taster]

Probably...I mean it is a means of getting attention...is also an excus to touch you...(:

[Kain6th]

I poke with intent to date you sugar! rawrrrr! ;-)

[AzureGirl]

Hahahaha!

[smilenbehappy]

depends on their intention