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* No matter how cocky a guy seems, he'd rather have his chest waxed than risk being rejected by you. So instead of sticking his neck out with a straightforward come-on, he might work his mojo magic in these mysterious ways....
He Teases You
Rewind to grade school. Did a dude ever kick you in the shins or tug your ponytail on the playground? Well, when a boy likes a girl, he often acts like an ass to show her just how much. And unfortunately, some guys never outgrow those elementary antics. Meet Joel *, 22: "The first time I went out with Sara, I kept making fun of her glasses," he says. "I wasn't trying to be mean. I just wanted a reaction from her." The takeaway? If a guy dishes it, he can take it. So give it to him. Give it to him good.
He Brags About Himself
If a man laundry-lists his finer points, it's usually a desperate ploy to win your favor--not a sign his ego requires its own zip code. Men are insecure and often go overboard in an attempt to seem desirable. Prime example? Tom, 28: "I met a cute girl at a party and immediately blurted out that I spent $4,000 on a new couch," he says. "I was nervous. I wanted her to think I was successful, but I ended up looking like a tool." Hot tip: Button up a braggart with a quick compliment such as "Wow, you ...
Source: HighBeam Research, How to know if he's hot for you: uncertain if your crush is...