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13 facts about flirting that single - and married - people should know

Shana LebowitzFeb 10, 2017, 00:00 IST

20th Century Fox

What could be more terrifying than talking to someone you're attracted to?

On Valentine's Day, no less?

Luckily, social science has figured out what makes flirting work - or not.

Below, we've rounded up some of the most intriguing findings on the art of flirtation, so you can saunter over to the object of your affection with confidence.

This is an update of an article originally posted by Drake Baer.