Sometimes, it can feel like the difference between successfully flirting and being a creepy weirdo is a very thin line.
There are obvious differences, of course. Being a stalker or inappropriately touching someone without their consent is a hard "no."
But in some of the more grey zones like a fresh wink or a gentle arm brush, the difference between creepy and flirtatious can be very subtle.
In a popular Ask Reddit thread, people shared what they consider separates flirtiness from creepiness.
1. From AdmiralBofa:
Flirting is showing interest and seeing if you get any back. Perversion is when you don't get any back and won't stop escalating your own interest.
2. From QuietCat56:
How discrete you are + being ready to take a step back if you make the other person feel uncomfortable.
3. From throwawayfjabfhw:
Consent and being able to read the room/social cues to know what's acceptable. By consent I mean if someone is indicating through body language or telling you they're not interested in your advances then don't continue doing it.