For teens: How to tell if a girl likes you
Teenage girls use their friends to assist them in getting a boy's attention. If you see a particular group of girls always hanging around where you spend time, chances are, there is a girl in the group who thinks you are the answer to her Prince Charming fantasy. If there is giggling, whispering, and sometimes, pointing, whenever you pass by or you are in their area, try to pick out the one who appears embarrassed and does not look directly at you. This is the one who is crazy about you.
A teenage girl will attend all your sports events, sitting up front and cheering everything you do. She will manipulate others to ensure she sits next to you during assembly, pep rallies, plays, or other events during school hours. Young teens will send notes by their friends to ask if you are interested in them. A simple, "yes" or "no" answer to a single question is involved. All teens try to avoid public rejection, girls as well as boys. Sometimes, girls will get their friends to "start rumors" about the fact that they are crazy about a certain boy. It isn't a rumor, guys, it's the truth. You can act on it.
Girls who are a little braver or more mature, will ask a guy if he wants to be her lab partner, special project partner, or offer to tutor him in a subject she knows he is having difficulty with. In a group of mostly unpaired teens at a school dance or other event, a girl will "accidentally" trip over something and fall against a guy she likes in hopes that he will catch her. She will definitely stay close to a guy she likes all night. Teenage girls give themselves away by giggling, blushing, actively flirting, touching their hair too much, and staring.
Young women: How to tell if a young woman is interested
Maybe there is a pretty lady that works in your office, building, or general workplace that you would love to ask out on a date, but just cannot be sure she is interested in you. Look for the clues. There are things young women do to show interest and specific things they do to show they have absolutely no interest. If a young woman finds you interesting and attractive, she will greet you warmly every morning and give you a sexy smile. She will bring you small gifts from home after you have worked together for awhile, such as homemade brownies, a bowl of gumbo that you mentioned you liked during a conversation, or pen for your pocket that "doesn't leak".
Interested women will laugh at your jokes, find opportunities to be in a confined space with you, squeeze past you to get to the copier, water cooler, etc. She will find an excuse to bend over where you can see her in a flattering position. At lunch, she will tell you that there is something around your mouth, then wipe it off with her finger instead of a napkin. Women give themselves away by extending a conversation, batting their eyes, giving a sexy smile, teasing, and touching. If a woman has no interest, she will make conversations short, offer a half-hearted smile, avoid eating lunch in the same area, and steer clear of personal conversations.
Outside of work, a young woman will openly flirt with a guy she is interested in. She will steer the conversation to a personal level, put her hand on your arm while talking, run her fingers through her hair several times, and moisten her lips often. If interested, she will manage to sit next to you, if possible. She will find a reason to tell you a secret so she can whisper in your ear.
Older women: How to tell if a woman who is thirty or older is interested
Women who are divorced or widowed are usually more subtle in giving signs of interest. They are more cautious and more interested in your background. If you find yourself on a date arranged by friends or relatives and need to know if the lady is attracted to you before you make any moves, notice if her smile is forced-her lips will quiver-, or if she smiles spontaneously-her entire face will light up. Watch her facial expressions to see if they are strained or at ease. Older women will also touch someone while talking if there is an attraction. They will decline to slow dance if you are somewhere where dancing is permitted. They will pick at their food if not interested and eat hardily, without thinking about it, if they are enjoying your company. They will smile often and be a little flirtatious if the attraction is strong enough. While walking, take her hand in yours. If she likes you, she will interlace her fingers with yours. If not interested, she will offer a limp hand or attempt to avoid holding hands at all.
No matter what age the female is, body language says it all. Arms crossed, kept close to her chest says she is not open to a relationship with you. Forced, tight smiles say, "I wish you would leave me alone". Short, quick answers tell you she has no time for you. If she hurries out of a room you just entered, do not bother to hunt her down. If she catches you staring at her and smiles, she is okay with you looking. If she glares at you, you would be wise to find someone else to look at.
Even with all these tips, the game of romance is still a game of chance. The more willingly you are to take chances, the better your opportunities will be. Sometimes, a person may have the capacity to love you, they just don't know it yet.