These 12 tricks will increase your flirting ability

Flirting doesn't come easily to everyone. Even the most confident people may freeze up and exclaim "hey!" when their crush approaches them in public. But don’t worry. We have plenty of tips for flirting that will help you get your crush's attention.

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1. Be confident. You can't be more attractive than confidence. If you are strutting down the hallways like you own them, your crush (and everyone else!) will notice. Your crush will want you to get to know the girl who believes she's special.

2. Show that you care about their lives. Everyone loves to be complimented and most people love to talk about their lives.  status on attitude  miss the chance to chat with your crush. Ask your crush lots of questions about their lives and show you are truly interested. They will appreciate your curiosity and be open to a second conversation.

3. Attract attention to your lips. It may sound absurd but it is actually very effective. Keep lip gloss and chapstick in your bag. When you see your crush coming your way, swipe on a layer. You'll have them imagining those lips all day.

4. Smile and say hi when you pass them in the halls. It can be frightening to walk down the hall and see your crush. Your instinctive reaction is to glance down at the phone and pretend you're having a heated text conversation. However, ignore these instincts, smile at them, and instead look up. You don't have to engage in a lengthy conversation (unless you choose to). Just take a half-second to wave, say hi, then keep moving. Boom, you'll be on your crushes radar.

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5. It's okay to ignore your crush, but only for a short time. It seems counterintuitive, right? But think about it: Imagine your crush running into a group with their friends at McDonald's. Start by saying hello to their friends, and then start a convo. Your crush may feel a bit alone until you reach out to them and include them in your day.

6. Master the bump-and-flatter. "Accidentally" run into a hottie at a crowded party. You can even laugh and say, "Oh my God. I'm a total klutz with cute people. They'll be instantly flattered and want more information about you. You can then introduce yourself and start a conversation.

7. Let them catch you looking at them. This seems scary, I know. Usually, when someone catches you staring you look away quickly so they don't realize you were literally drooling while watching them eat a hamburger. This is what you should do next time. Gather up all the confidence you can. When your crush notices you, smile at them and maybe even wink. This will show your crush that you are confident and give them an excuse to talk to you.

8. Take a look at their clothes. Ask about any band shirts or sports jerseys they are wearing. It will make you seem sincere and interested in their life, and it will start a nice conversation where you can learn more about each other.

9. Sometimes be obvious. Perhaps you are playing frisbee outside and accidentally toss it at the cute girls nearby. You can make a joke of it and let them know you're trying to flirt.

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10. Introduce your friend. If you're too scared to start a convo alone, bring your friend with you and introduce her to your crush. This may seem weird, but sometimes it's easier to approach a person for someone else.

11. Before you meet them, flirt. Text "You should wear the blue shirt tonight. It makes your eyes stand out.:) This flirty text will let your crush know that you care and get them excited to meet you later. Plus, seeing if they took your advice is a low-key way to gauge if they're interested in you.

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12. You can start by making something silly to get the conversation started. Pick-up lines are not what you want. "Did it hurt...when your fell from heaven?" Or, "How heavy does an elephant weigh?" Just enough to break the ice! Try to play it as smooth as possible, but don't give up. Just be you! Jughead Jones will appreciate it.