Body language These are nonverbal signs of platonic conversation. Some eye contact (looking away intermittently) Neutral facial expressions Maintaining personal space (arm’s distance length or more) Closed posture (e.g., crossed arms, slumped posture) Stiff, unrelaxed posture Facing away from you Tone of voice People who are not flirting will use a particular tone when they speak. Flat or monotone Unanimated or professional speech Disinterested (or even tired or annoyed) tone Type of speech Non-flirting people will steer the conversation in a less personal (more professional) direction. Little to no laughter Avoid the topic of romance Avoid giving personal information Short or distracted replies (e.g., one word answers) Context These are places where it is considered inappropriate to flirt. Work (or any professional environment) Interviews Waiting rooms Hospitals Courtrooms Religious institutions (e.g., church, Bible study) Funerals Bathrooms (or in lines) Public transit