Defining Flirting and Justifying Flirtation Alerts: A Scientific Perspective

  • Thread starter Thread starter wolram
  • Start date Start date
Click For Summary

Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around defining the concept of flirting and the criteria for issuing "flirtation alerts" within the context of interpersonal interactions. Participants explore the subjective nature of flirting, its implications, and the confusion surrounding the alerts.

Discussion Character

  • Debate/contested
  • Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants seek a clear definition of flirting and the circumstances that warrant a flirtation alert.
  • One participant expresses confusion about the nature of flirtation alerts and requests examples for clarification.
  • Another participant humorously suggests that a flirtation alert is justified when jealousy arises from someone chatting with a favorite person.
  • Concerns are raised about the ambiguity of interactions, with some arguing that what one person sees as conversation, another may interpret as flirtation.
  • Several participants share personal experiences regarding flirtation and alerts, with mixed feelings about their own interactions.
  • There are playful references to "flirting with danger" and "flirting with disaster," indicating a lighthearted tone in parts of the discussion.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the definition of flirting or the criteria for flirtation alerts, indicating multiple competing views and ongoing confusion.

Contextual Notes

The discussion highlights the subjective nature of flirting and alerts, with various assumptions about interpersonal dynamics and the lack of clear examples contributing to the confusion.

wolram
Gold Member
Dearly Missed
Messages
4,411
Reaction score
551
Can some one define flirting, and say when a flirtation alert is justified ?
 
Physics news on Phys.org
:smile: Is Lorinda issuing flirtation alerts again?
 
The hells a flirtation alert
 
honestrosewater said:
:smile: Is Lorinda issuing flirtation alerts again?

Well the thing is, what one person describes as conversation another describes
as flirtation, i am seeking clarification so an alert can be avoided.
As you know i am not the type for flirting, but to my horror have received two
alerts
 
:smile: I'll tell you, Sir! "A flirtation Alert is justified when you're jealous of someone who's chitchating with your favorite" For example when you're talking to someone's bf non-stop!
 
Last edited:
How would one know that one is chitchating to some one elses favorite,
are there on line romances in pfs
 
I am also completely confused about what a "flirtation alert" is. Could someone link me to an example?
 
I agree with you, Sir. You're not the kind of man whom women like to flirt with you! And about your second question, it's not ok to chitchat with anyone for a long time.
 
  • #11
I flirt all the time and I've never received a flirtation alert as far as I know.
 
  • #12
POST-FLIRTATION ALERT[/size]
 
  • #13
Does Flirting with Disaster constitute the need for a warning? :biggrin:
 
  • #14
Astronuc said:
Does Flirting with Disaster constitute the need for a warning? :biggrin:
I'm not sure but flirting with Danger might. :wink:
 
  • #15
Flirting with Danger is impossible recently, because he's not around at all!
 
  • #16
Lisa! said:
Flirting with Danger...
This phrase reminds me of the old made-for-TV movie with Tori Spelling:


Mother, May I Sleep with Danger? (1996) (TV)
Address:http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0117092/
 
  • #17

Similar threads

Bug Why Did I Receive the Wrong User Alert on a Forum?
  • · Replies 3 ·
Replies
3
Views
2K
Bell-icon Alert with a closed-topic not show lock icon to indicate
  • · Replies 7 ·
Replies
7
Views
3K
Bug Why do my Alerts keep reappearing after refreshing the page?
  • · Replies 7 ·
Replies
7
Views
2K
Bug Push notifications for alerts that have already been read
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
2K
Some icons render formless on some sites, like here
  • · Replies 7 ·
Replies
7
Views
2K
Current volcanic eruptions, Etna (Sicily), Popocatepetl (Mexico)
  • · Replies 0 ·
Replies
0
Views
2K
Alert Prefs: new videos / watched fora
  • · Replies 11 ·
Replies
11
Views
2K
Schrodinger's Forum: Both Logged In and Not Logged In
  • · Replies 6 ·
Replies
6
Views
2K
Stolen ideas in scientific articles?
  • · Replies 3 ·
Replies
3
Views
1K
What qualifies someone to be a science advisor on physicsforums?
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2
Views
2K