With so much flirting going on during St. Patrick\’s Day, we\’ve got you covered with our Online Flirting Guide and our Flirting IRL: St. Patrick\’s Day Playbook for flirting offline while out-and-about.
Here are our 7 Tips for ramping up your flirt game with the hope of finding the luck of the Irish.
Everyone wears green on St. Patrick’s Day, but make your outfit unforgettable. A playful green hat, a flashy shamrock pin, or even a cheeky \”Kiss Me, I’m Irish\” tee will show off your fun, flirty side and make you instantly more approachable.
A confident smile is a magnet for attraction. Try the 5-second gaze—lock eyes with someone intriguing, count to five, then flash a warm smile before looking away. This subtle move creates instant chemistry and invites them to make the next move.
Flattery is a great ice-breaker, so if you see someone wearing an over-the-top outfit, tell them how amazing they look. Comment on their wild hat, amazing smile, or ask if they\’re Irish, or at least Irish for the day.
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If you\’re on the shy side, let your cute puppy do the flirting for you. Remember to dress you four-legged friend in a green bandana, and start chatting with other pet owners in a nearby dog park.
Now that you\’ve found someone to flirt with, grab your cell phone and ask if you can snap a selfie. Then swap numbers and send them the adorable photo of the two of you together. The result? You\’ll have each others\’ numbers making it easy to schedule a first date.
Whether it\’s a shamrock shake or a cup of green tea, order that specialty drink, and while you\’re on line, strike up a conversation with someone waiting for theirs. A simple “Have you tried this before?” can be the perfect icebreaker.
Parades are always fun, so grab a friend, put on your fun green outfits, and start flirting and talking to parade attendees who capture your eye. It\’s the perfect way to ask what their St. Patrick\’s Day plans are for the rest of the day and evening.
With all of these 7 Tips, a few should be easy to follow. Remember to wear your award-winning smile to be approachable. Perhaps this lucky day will help you meet your perfect match.
Julie Spira is the Digital Matchmaker® and America’s Top Online Dating Expert. She’s an award-winning certified dating coach who’s been helping singles find their perfect match for over three decades. Follow @JulieSpira on IG and @digitalmatchmaker on TikTok.
