How does flirting and escalation look like when you first meet someone?

South-Excitement1720 · 2026-06-01T12:10:41+00:00

I show that I am interested in them, I focus on them and ask about them. I do not make it all about me.

Most people talk about themselves, don't be like most people.

Lacunaethra · 2026-06-01T12:09:34+00:00

doesn't really matter what you talk about, more important *how* you talk about it.

i.e., if your main interest is rock music, talk about the feelings you get when listening to it, ask her about songs she cares deeply about, create sexual innuendo by making flirty remarks, talk about songs you need to show her etc. etc. - works with every topic.

And don't forget to ask her questions and listen and *react* to her answers. Many men nowadays think the Q&A-game is enough. No, it isn't, you need to create a conversational flow.

and don't forget the physical aspect, it's a date, not a job interview.

norwegiandoggo · 2026-06-01T12:51:50+00:00

Relationships, dating, sex, desires, communication-styles, values, lifestyle, family, goals.

Make the topics relevant to dating. That is what makes it different from a lunch-break talk with a co-worker.

Also talk about yourself as little as possible. People want to talk about themselves, so let them, but don't be like that yourself because it gives a selfish impression.

How to change it to sexy vibes: Invite her home at some point during the date. It also helps to start the date in a sexy location during the evening.

Back2theCouture · 2026-06-01T14:16:25+00:00

It’s not that your topics are “too friendly”, but bring up the topics that she can relate so you and her can emotionally connect.

Imagine you start with “I talk about my work, my life, now it’s your turn”. Then she takes turn to talk about “my work, my life” then what’s next? Out of topics to talk about? Just staring at each other or staring at the food?

You gotta build a bridge between you and her so both of you can meet in the middle. Otherwise this is what people especially women say “there’s no sparks / no chemistry”. No bridge, no connection, not even a friction, of course there’s no sparks.

JackSquirts · 2026-06-01T14:17:43+00:00

On first dates I generally don't talk about myself much. I ask questions and probe deeper into her. I'll answer if asked, but quickly turn it back to focusing on her. Throughout I'm looking for interesting bits to dig into and places to make a joke or tease her a little. I try to phrase questions in humorous ways and if we get a little banter going, I'll drop a little innuendo or even a pretty pointed sexual comment if the mood fits. Also looking for ways to break the touch barrier and escalate that slowly.

Overall, I'm interested in knowing about her while being as charming as possible and seeing where things go. I never go into things with a goal in mind, especially one as strong as taking her home. Relaxed, comfortable, fun - those are my dates and once we start making out and escalating things there, sex is much more likely.

Broad-Cranberry-9050 · 2026-06-01T20:57:39+00:00

Usually i try to make the conversation genuine. You ask the basics but also introduce some funny conversations and stories. It doesnt have to be an interview style type thing.

So if she tells me about a hobby "let's say rock climbing". Ill ask her about how it feels, if she's ever scared, tell her how she's brave because im too much of a bitch to even try that. Then i might introduce my fear of heights and a funny joke about i have to second guess going down steps out of fear of falling and tell her how she's a baller for doing that, etc. Basically making it a funny and try to get a laugh.

Basically my goals is this, if one of us can say "how the hell did we go from X to Z in conversation?" then that means the conversation was enjoyable for both of us and it was genuine. Like we've all had that conversation where we said "how did we go from talking about work to baseball to talking about baby cows?"

Then someting i try to do is introduce physical touch. If we are at a restuarant ill try to sit perpendicular to her. So if it's a square 4 seat table. I try to get the one perpendicular. It's easier to get closer to her if i want to. If she's talking, ill put my body towards her to hear her better and show her "im super interested in what you are saying". Then slowly introduce physical touch. Handshake, etc.

abcsofattraction · 2026-06-01T23:46:38+00:00

Replied to your escalation post earlier. Did that help?

What you're describing here is a different problem. You're running pure information exchange: ask about her work, share yours, ask about her interests, share yours. That's Level 0. Friendly, but no chemistry.

If the police interviewed her after your date, she should have nothing to report about you.

No idea what you do, where you're from. What you want her saying is "he was fun, he was amazing, he made me laugh, he pissed me off." All emotions.

Not "he seemed nice, he asked a lot of questions."

Switch from questions to statements. Instead of "what do you do for fun?" try "Let me guess, you're the trouble-maker of your friend group." No question mark. You're reading her, not interviewing her. She confirms, denies, or starts qualifying herself to you. All three move things forward.

Being direct without creepy is a timing problem. The same words after real tension land completely differently than they do at minute two. Stack her small yeses first (she laughs, touches you back, holds eye contact a beat too long) before you go for anything bigger.

Full breakdown: https://www.abcsofattraction.com/blog/how-to-flirt-with-a-girl

Are you specifically trying to work on banter and escalation? Worth a separate conversation.

CibrecaNA · 2026-06-01T11:46:01+00:00

The three topics: Dating, sex and relationship status.

Not: Hi I'm John and I like pickleball. Have you ever played?

But: Hi I'm John. What are you looking for in a man? When was your last boyfriend?

KungFuSaifooo · 2026-06-01T14:46:23+00:00

I think flirting is basically normal conversation with clearer intent. You still ask normal questions, but you make the frame slightly more personal: playful assumptions, light teasing, noticing how she reacts, then backing off or leaning in based on that.

Escalation should feel like small permission tests, not a jump. Sit closer, hold eye contact a second longer, make a low-stakes touch on the arm when laughing. If she matches the energy, keep going. If she doesn't, reset and keep it comfortable.

plz_callme_swarley · 2026-06-01T23:15:16+00:00

no girl is gunna sleep with you based on what you’ve talk about like if you have the best icebreakers lol.

biggest thing is sit next to her on a couch ideally. NEVER across from her. this ain’t an interview.

let her get settled and talk about whatever, at some point you gotta switch things up and take it in more of a R rated direction. talk about sex, relationships, drugs, etc.

it’s usually easy to talk about relationships as a entry point like what do you look for, what are you into, etc.

the biggest thing tho is you gotta escalate physically. she’s gotta see you as a sexual creature that’s interested in her sexually.

vertascend · 2026-06-02T08:15:14+00:00

My Favorite question: “do you read books?” Catch onto the string and lean in from there “What genre”, “I like these movies”,”what’s do you find interesting about this”, “ohh we actually have this in common “

Title	How does flirting and escalation look like when you first meet someone?
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Date	June 1, 2026 11:27 AM UTC (1 month ago)
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