# The Flirt Academy: Summer Session **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [July 16, 2001, 11:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-flirt-academy-summer-session/72734 "2001-07-16T23:21:29Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 5
**Author:** ![katiekilldare](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/838e76/32.png) [@katiekilldare](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/katiekilldare)\ **Post date:** [July 21, 2001, 12:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-flirt-academy-summer-session/72734/81 "2001-07-21T00:53:49Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Tygr \* > **"Extroverted" I guess would be the more wild, less-inhibited type, which I assume would involve a more “hands on” approach. Lap-sitting I suppose falls under this, and an expert can engage in this type of flirting without even consuming alcohol.** Let it be known that I don’t make a habit of sitting on folks’ laps. Just ask **True Pisces**. There was not a single lap-sitting incident during our meeting. Unless I sat in her lap. Or she sat in mine. I can’t quite recall. But either way, I didn’t see poor Stephen until it was too late. Now, even though I don’t make it a _habit_, I’m willing to make an exception for the benefit of my dear student **Tyger**. May I? > [@](#): > > **Speaking personally, I’m absolutely no good at the extroverted type. I really don’t even think alcohol does it. So is this an area you might have experience in, katie**? It’s handy that I spent most of my college career perfecting just this very thing. Now make a joke, and I’ll wink atcha. ---
**Author:** ![hardygrrl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/a3d4f5/32.png) [@hardygrrl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hardygrrl)\ **Post date:** [July 21, 2001, 2:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-flirt-academy-summer-session/72734/82 "2001-07-21T02:31:27Z")
Tygr, That’s why I’m a professor here. And I’m very good at the extroverted stuff too, I’m just trying to behave for once. ---
**Author:** ![blanx](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/f04885/32.png) [@blanx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/blanx)\ **Post date:** [July 21, 2001, 2:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-flirt-academy-summer-session/72734/83 "2001-07-21T02:36:31Z")
behaving is entirely overrated. ---
**Author:** ![TruePisces](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/truepisces/32/13628_2.png) [@TruePisces](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TruePisces)\ **Post date:** [July 21, 2001, 2:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-flirt-academy-summer-session/72734/84 "2001-07-21T02:39:52Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by blanx \* > \*\*behaving is entirely overrated. \*\* **Not** when I’ve had complaints of cybersex in the Academy… In the Dean’s opinion, **hardygrrl** is doing a wonderful job (plus, she’s doing it with my boyfriend… makes me _very_ happy to see that it’s restrained!!! 😃 ) ---
**Author:** ![blanx](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/f04885/32.png) [@blanx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/blanx)\ **Post date:** [July 21, 2001, 2:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-flirt-academy-summer-session/72734/85 "2001-07-21T02:43:09Z")
someone **complained** about cybersex in the Academy?? what the heck’s wrong with them? ---
**Author:** ![TruePisces](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/truepisces/32/13628_2.png) [@TruePisces](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TruePisces)\ **Post date:** [July 21, 2001, 2:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-flirt-academy-summer-session/72734/86 "2001-07-21T02:48:49Z")
Just a matter of 14 year olds that read the boards… And, can’t say I don’t agree there. (Plus, it wasn’t my plan for the thread… I really _did_ mean to help people that have problems flirting.) ---
**Author:** ![hardygrrl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/a3d4f5/32.png) [@hardygrrl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hardygrrl)\ **Post date:** [July 21, 2001, 3:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-flirt-academy-summer-session/72734/87 "2001-07-21T03:22:09Z")
Aw, TP,you’re making me feel so professional 🙂 And don’t worry, only Stinky Paws gets me at full flirting power… ---
**Author:** ![blur](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/dbc845/32.png) [@blur](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/blur)\ **Post date:** [July 21, 2001, 3:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-flirt-academy-summer-session/72734/88 "2001-07-21T03:28:14Z")
**dlgirl** , there is no reason for you to be shy. I’ve talked to you a couple of times, and you’re pretty cool. ---
**Author:** ![Chum](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/3ab097/32.png) [@Chum](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chum)\ **Post date:** [July 21, 2001, 3:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-flirt-academy-summer-session/72734/89 "2001-07-21T03:33:27Z")
I’m pretty sure that I don’t know how to flirt at all. I always end up just being mean to the person I like. Then he ends up thinking that I hate him. My question: Please tell me the best way to handle the following situation - (_Boy_ will stand for the guy I like, _Guy_ will stand for another guy who is there) Guy: Dumb and Dumber is an awesome movie. Chum: Yeah. I used to have a really big crush on Jim Carrey. Guy: Who _didn’t_ you use to have a really big crush on? Chum: Shut up. Boy: Did you ever have a crush on me? After much careful thought, I came to the conclusion that there is nothing good that can be said in response to that. This is what I said: Chum: Oh yeah. I do right now. However, I was forced to say this in a joking fashion. Now he thinks that I think that the idea of liking him is a joke! Help! What would be a good thing to say in that situation? I obviously have no idea. ---
**Author:** ![lurkernomore](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/d6d6ee/32.png) [@lurkernomore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lurkernomore)\ **Post date:** [July 21, 2001, 3:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-flirt-academy-summer-session/72734/90 "2001-07-21T03:37:53Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by hardygrrl \* > **Aw, TP,you’re making me feel so professional 🙂** Does this mean I owe you money??? ---
**Author:** ![hardygrrl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/a3d4f5/32.png) [@hardygrrl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hardygrrl)\ **Post date:** [July 21, 2001, 3:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-flirt-academy-summer-session/72734/91 "2001-07-21T03:45:29Z")
lurker, Like you could afford, or for that matter,handle me? Let’s just say Stinky Paws is one lucky man 🙂 But I’m luckier since I’m HIS little ferret 🙂 Carry on… ---
**Author:** ![TruePisces](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/truepisces/32/13628_2.png) [@TruePisces](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TruePisces)\ **Post date:** [July 21, 2001, 3:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-flirt-academy-summer-session/72734/92 "2001-07-21T03:54:36Z")
That’s ok… he’s **my** little… well, we haven’t figured out a name for it yet, but suffice it to say, it’s good!!! 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Chum](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/3ab097/32.png) [@Chum](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chum)\ **Post date:** [July 21, 2001, 3:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-flirt-academy-summer-session/72734/93 "2001-07-21T03:59:57Z")
I’m pretty sure that I don’t know how to flirt at all. I always end up just being mean to the person I like. Then he ends up thinking that I hate him. My question: Please tell me the best way to handle the following situation - (_Boy_ will stand for the guy I like, _Guy_ will stand for another guy who was there) Guy: Dumb and Dumber is an awesome movie. Chum: Yeah. I used to have a really big crush on Jim Carrey. Guy: Who _didn’t_ you use to have a really big crush on? Chum: Shut up. Boy: Did you ever have a crush on me? After much careful thought, I came to the conclusion that there is nothing good that can be said in response to that. This is what I said: Chum: Oh yeah. I do right now. However, I was forced to say this in a joking fashion. Now he thinks that I think that the idea of liking him is a joke! Help! What would be a good thing to say in that situation? I obviously have no idea. ---
**Author:** ![Chum](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/3ab097/32.png) [@Chum](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chum)\ **Post date:** [July 21, 2001, 4:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-flirt-academy-summer-session/72734/94 "2001-07-21T04:01:25Z")
What the hell is the matter with me? Seriously, I have no idea how I managed that double post. If I can’t handle something this simple, how will I ever be successful at flirting? ☹ ---
**Author:** ![Kelvin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/7ba0ec/32.png) [@Kelvin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kelvin)\ **Post date:** [July 21, 2001, 4:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-flirt-academy-summer-session/72734/95 "2001-07-21T04:28:28Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by TruePisces \* > \*\* > Kelvin, glad to meet ya! What kind of pointers are you looking for? Something that’s been said already or a new twist on an old problem? > \*\* Thanks. Well, I have to start somewhere so how 'bout this: What are some signs or signals that someone is flirting with you and what can you do to help you notice them? ---
**Author:** ![GingerOfTheNorth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/cdc98d/32.png) [@GingerOfTheNorth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GingerOfTheNorth)\ **Post date:** [July 21, 2001, 4:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-flirt-academy-summer-session/72734/96 "2001-07-21T04:28:41Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by hardygrrl \* > **\And don’t worry, only Stinky Paws gets me at full flirting power…** You mean, all of the flirting I’ve seen so far has been understated? You’re holding back? Holy cow. I must be really outta practice. ---
**Author:** ![hardygrrl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/a3d4f5/32.png) [@hardygrrl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hardygrrl)\ **Post date:** [July 21, 2001, 4:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-flirt-academy-summer-session/72734/97 "2001-07-21T04:53:39Z")
Yep, Ginger,he gets me at ten. But he also gets me when I’m emotional,pissed off,raging with pms… But he’s so worth it. He’s the best. 🙂 And I’m not sharing him. ---
**Author:** ![GingerOfTheNorth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/cdc98d/32.png) [@GingerOfTheNorth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GingerOfTheNorth)\ **Post date:** [July 21, 2001, 4:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-flirt-academy-summer-session/72734/98 "2001-07-21T04:58:10Z")
That’s ok, **hardy** , you don’t have to share him. I wouldn’t know what to do with him. ---
**Author:** ![lurkernomore](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/d6d6ee/32.png) [@lurkernomore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lurkernomore)\ **Post date:** [July 21, 2001, 4:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-flirt-academy-summer-session/72734/99 "2001-07-21T04:58:53Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by GingerOfTheNorth \* > \*\*You mean, all of the flirting I’ve seen so far has been understated? You’re holding back? > > Holy cow. I must be really outta practice. \*\* Yeah, but remember they devaluate flirting north of the border by 35%. Exchange rate, you know. :d&r: ---
**Author:** ![GingerOfTheNorth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/cdc98d/32.png) [@GingerOfTheNorth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GingerOfTheNorth)\ **Post date:** [July 21, 2001, 5:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-flirt-academy-summer-session/72734/100 "2001-07-21T05:08:01Z")
I would hazard a guess that there are at least a few Americans that find my flirting more than just 65% effective. 😉 [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-flirt-academy-summer-session/72734.md?page=4) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-flirt-academy-summer-session/72734.md?page=6)