Relying on both verbal and nonverbal cues, people are better at identifying when someone is not flirting with them compared to when they are.

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Studies have shown that people are better at detecting when someone is not interested in them romantically, rather than when someone is actually flirting with them. This may be because people tend to be more cautious and attentive to signs of disinterest, as a form of self-protection.

Relying on Both Verbal and Nonverbal Cues, People Are Better