I'm awkward.
Just sometimes...Around guys mostly.
I have no idea how to flirt.
I don't know what to do when someone flirts with me. I suddenly become shy!
WHAT DO I SAY BACK?
I'd honestly wouldn't be freaking out about being awkward if it was me last year or the years before that. But this year, I have been getting SO much more attention from guys. I don't even know why, but I kinda like it.c: I love getting compliments because I'm usually so self-conscious.I also like knowing that I'm attractive (Who doesn't)
But, seriously... Can anyone give me any advice or tips on how to be less awkward around guys? THANKS. c:

Honestly...for most people being awkward works itself away. It just kinda happens. Just be confident in yourself. Also some guys think awkwardness is cute. :P

I'm a guy so I can only say this from a male's perspective. There are plenty of different reasons why guys will flirt with you in the first place; if they are just looking for a quick get at a party or a social gathering, all you're expected to do is react in a cute, laughing manner; if it's somebody you know well, then you could probably do fine by linking it to a memory or an inside joke from the past; and finally there are just people that will flirt in day to day conversation, hopefully you will become better at dealing with them in time. Probably avoid trying to think too hard about what you are going to say in reply, just take it easy.

Remember though, try to not inflate your ego. Low self esteem is bad but hubris is way worse.

>>2 I actually am one of those guys. But the thing is with males like me, we often find being awkward cute because we can relate to it in some manner. That means often we are not the ones flirting in the first place. It takes me a hefty amount of alcohol or positive signs before I do anything like that.

You sound perfect. Even if you're awkward, don't play it down like it's a bad thing. My best friends think they're awkward, but it's ok. I may just be speaking for me here, but the awkward ones have always been my best friends. The ones that have weird habits, say weird things, or just aren't natural... It's hard to explain. And trust me, you'll get better at using your awkwardness FOR you rather than against you. The way you write sounds like you're a lot of fun to be around, if only people would give you the chance. And you'll get it, I know you will. If you're saying you're attractive too, getting compliments even though you think you're awkward, you've got absolutely nothing to worry about. You'll have guys just begging for your awkwardness. Don't worry. You have hope.

Yet another male perspective here. There are a good number of individuals like >>3 mentions, but sometimes their motives aren't the same. Like, for example, I tend to flirt a bit with a good number of my female friends, but neither of us generally mean anything serious by doing so. In all honesty, we tend to just joke around like that because it's fun and a pretty easygoing self-confidence booster. Of course, that being said I can't flirt the same way with strangers very well, simply because it's hard to tell straight away if their trying to be serious or not.

In general, I'd say just play it cool and take the compliments until you know exactly where the person is coming from. That is, of course, unless you're aiming to learn the art for those "other" reasons.

>>8 I'm aware that there are different reasons behind flirting, but it's just in general that I feel that I'm being awkward. I'm usually really outgoing and friendly with other people. But maybe I'm just thinking too much about it? And no, I'm not aiming to learn the art for "other" reasons. Haha. I'm obviously too shy for that! I guess what I'm trying to get at is that I just would like more male friends? I mean, I do have a few male friends, but not the type you can playfully flirt with or joke around with, you know (Don't really know how to explain it)? They're more of a "Lets talk about video games and computer stuff" type guys. But I'll try to keep it cool. Cx

>>7 And thaaank you. I'm so happy that I have hope C: And I agree with you about awkward people! LOVE EM'.

>>9 I'd actually guess that you think about it nearly as much as anyone else in your situation might, so I don't think you have anything to fear in that respect. As for making friends of the gamers, I'm pretty sure knowing how to "talk about video games and computer stuff" will serve you just as well as learning how to flirt.