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Summary

The article "fLiRTinG sKiLLzZ 101: The Twitter case" provides humorous advice on how to flirt subtly on Twitter, using a hypothetical tweet by a user named Jessica as a case study.

Abstract

In "fLiRTinG sKiLLzZ 101: The Twitter case," the author humorously critiques various flirtatious responses to a tweet from a user named Jessica. The article emphasizes the importance of being subtle, witty, and not too direct or anatomical in flirting. It advises against overtly sexual comments, like those about underwear or boobs, and suggests that the best approach is to reference something specific from Jessica's tweet, such as her wit or the fact that she might visit the respondent's NYC apartment. The article concludes that a successful flirtatious tweet should be funny, show attentiveness, and imply a level of sophistication or wealth without being too forward.

Opinions

  • Direct compliments, especially about physical attributes like eyes or underwear, are seen as lacking effort and are likely to lead to a negative outcome, such as being blocked.
  • Compliments that are too anatomical or generic are considered unimaginative, as they apply to everyone and show a lack of personal interest.
  • Referencing specific details from Jessica's tweet, such as her wit or location, is encouraged as it demonstrates attentiveness and a personalized touch to the flirtation.
  • Humor is an essential component of successful flirting, as it can make a compliment more engaging and less forward.
  • Making a connection to a shared location, like mentioning an NYC apartment, adds a layer of sophistication and potential for a real-life encounter, which is seen as a positive approach in this context.
  • The article humorously warns against comments that might be perceived as creepy or objectifying, using exaggerated examples to illustrate the point.

fLiRTinG sKiLLzZ 101

The Twitter case

Photo by Jan Canty

Ladies and Gentlemen welcome to another installment of fLiRTinG sKiLLzZ 101. Today, the Twitter case.

Imagine someone you follow (that’s the term for stalking on Twitter) tweets the following:

Source: Twitter. Screenshot by Author

What answers can you provide? (For Twitter reasons, we will call the OP Jessica in this article.)

#1 Damn, I am sooo afraid of Jessica

This is a good start, something to work with.

But, it’s too direct, not subtle, and not funny.

Jessica will think you didn’t make any effort. Jessicas don’t like that. They will block you forever.

Bad outcome.

#2 Damn, I am sooo afraid of Jessica’s underwear

No.

Just no.

I mean, think again. In the best-case scenario, you receive Jessica’s underwear.

Then what?

Jessica’s not there, only her underwear. And, wherever Jessica is, she’s not happy because she doesn’t have underwear anymore.

#3 Damn, I am sooo afraid of Jessica’s eyes

Ok.

Better.

But a bit too anatomic.

We all have eyes. What’s that you like in Jessica’s eyes? Be more specific.

Something like:

  • Damn, I am sooo afraid of Jessica’s green eyes. (Check the eye color before).
  • Or, Damn, I am sooo afraid of Jessica’s carbonated eyes. (Better would be sparkling, however).

#4 Damn, I am sooo afraid of Jessica’s brain

First, you should be, based on the tweet above, Jessica’s witty.

Second, this is again too anatomic.

We all have brains. What’s that you like in Jessica’s brain? Be more specific.

Something like:

  • Damn, I am sooo afraid of Jessica’s gray brain. (Do NOT check the color before).
  • Or, Damn, I am sooo afraid of Jessica’s tasty brain. (Might be a bit too much on the Hannibal Lecter side).

#5 Damn, I am sooo afraid of Jessica’s boobs

It feels like you have not been listening to anything I said so far.

Big no-no. Or small no. It depends.

In any case, NO.

#6 Damn, I am sooo afraid of having Jessica come over to my NYC apartment

Ah!

Perfect!

You show you read the original tweet, understood it, and that you have an apartment in NYC.

Subtle, not too direct, funny, wealthy.

Nothing to add.

Say hi to Jessica for me.

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