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What's Your Flirt Factor?

1. The day you get your driver's license, your dad gives you the keys to the family four-door. Caught up in the excitement, you (oops!) go 55 in a 35-and get pulled over. You...
a) nervously hand the cop your driver's license, apopogizing for your inability to read the speed limit due to your sudden illiteracy.
b) casually ask,"Oh, was I going 55? I really didn't realize!"
c) put on your biggest smile and say, "Is it a prerequisite to look so foxy in sunglasses to be a highway patrolman?"

2. On a date with your boyfriend, you notice that a guy across the restraunt keeps staring at you. You...
a) smile once, then look away=you're not on the market.
b) scowl! How rude of him to keep looking at you when you're obviously with another guy.
c) have a staring contest with him over your oblivious boyfriend's shoulder.

3. When your brother's pals come over to shoot hoops, you...
a) retreat to your room and rearrange your sock drawer.
b) change out of your sweats, refresh your face, then walk outside and fib to your brother that someone's on the phone for him.
c) challengethem all to a game of Horse.

4. when you spot a table of guys you know, you...
a) give each buddy a hug and a quick peck on the cheek, then walk the catwalk over to your friends.
b) high-five your best bud, throw out a "What's up?" to the rest of the table, then sit at your usual table with the girls.
c) don't go out of your way to say hi; you're having a bad-hair day.

5. A cute guy comes into Contempo to buy his girlfriend a gift, and as a sales assistant, you naturally...
a) let someone else help him.
b) show him the most expensive outfit in the store-you are on commission after all.
c) jump on any opportunity to compliment him, saying stuff like "If I were your girlfriend, I would like anything you bought for me," while batting thise long lashes.

6. When talking to a guy you like, you make physical contact (like brushing elbows, touching hands, etc.)...
a) sometimes, to make a point.
b) never-unless tripping over his feet counts.
c) as often as possible.

7. You're invited to the party of the year, which means tons of guys. When you reach into your closet, you pull out...
a) a hipster mini, belly chain and halter top.
b) a v-neck shirt, fitted plaid pants and "conversation piece" ring.
c) overalls, turtleneck and sneakers.

8. The pizza guy arrives 30 minutes late. Ready to freak on Domino boy, you open the door and see that he's literally the best-looking guy on Planet earth, so you...
a) sulkily ask what took him so long with dowcast eyes. You wouldn't care if he were Ed McMahon with a giant check from Publisher's Clearing House-this is a food issue.
b) remain cool, calm and collected and give him a decent tip.
c) slip that exact change in your pocket, ask him to come in because you "can't find your money," then dig through your backpack for a big, fat tip-stalling long enough for a little chit-chat.

9. Your friends would describe you as...
a) fun at a slumber party.
b) fun at a boy's reformschool.
c) fun at the orthodontist.

10. You're minding your own business at the library when a guy (obviously not there to study) asks if he can sit with you. You...
a) scoot right on over-that seat had his name on it as far as you're concerned.
b) tell him no you're trying to concentrate.
c) quickly nod yes, then go on with what you're doing.

SCORING

1)a-1, b-2, c-3; 2)a-2, b-1, c-3; 3)a-1, b-3, c-2; 4)a-3, b-2, c-1; 5)a-, b-2, c-3; 6)a-2, b-1, c-3;7)a-3, b-2, c-1; 8)a-1, b-2, c-3; 9)a-2, b-3, c-1; 10)a-3, b-1, c-2

FLIRT PHOBIC(10-16 POINTS)

COme out fo the shell, girl! Dodge every guy you see will have you making out with Mister Pillow for years to come. "everyone goes through phases of being self-conscious-that could be why you constantly keep yourself out of reach. You're afraid of rejection, so you avoid any contact altogether, "says Los Angeles-based psychologist Paul Tobias, Ph.D. We're not suggesting that you have to work on your flirting tactics to improve your sense of self, we're merely saying check the weather before heading for cover.

FRIENDLY FLIRT(17-23 POINTS)


Flirting is fun and comes completely natural to you. If you're interested in a guy, you can make all the right moves without waving a neon banner in front of him. Flirting is a skill that you've mastered-you never do it to a inflame jealousy or hot attention. "You're testing out your water wings for when you fly," syas Tobias. "You're confident in your ability to win guys over by your natural charm, meaning you don't have to be someone you're not. "So when you flirt with a fella, he probably flirts right back.

FLIRT FANATIC(24-30 POINTS)


We've all heard the saying "All's fair in love and war," but few of us take it quite as literally as you do. You come on so strong, you think subtlety is a hot beverage. While flirting is all good and fine-"It's a natural part of gowing up," says Toblas-too much is a mask for insecurity. "Most often, it's an unvonscious competition with yourself," Tobias points out. "Maybe you're afraid that what's inside of you is undesirable, so you overcompensate. Work on your inner package and the guys will come to you."