It is good to play safe when it comes to knowing a new girl. Too direct a approach may cost you a pre-mature rejection and hours of sorrow to follow. As with everything else, dating requires a correct time. Men should observer indicators of interest (IOI) before they attempt to go any further. There are obvious signals that can be identified in the girl to know that she is interested in you. And one should know what these signs are.

Different women have different ways of showing interest. Today, there are still too few ladies who are brave enough to tell someone that she likes him directly. Perhaps the notion that guys should take initiatives still reign. Other women give subtle signs indicating “I’m shy but please chase me”. If we do not know what these signs mean when we see them, she will feel rejected. If this goes on for too long, she may lose interest and you would have lost your window of opportunity. Here are some signals you can pick up and how to respond appropriately to them.

Smiling. Yes, it is very common for any one to smile but if she smile at you, it usually indicate interest. A woman smiles to attract your attention. This gesture is a good sign and the best thing to do is to return the gesture, indicating a acceptance of her friendliness.

Eye contact. If you catch her staring at you a few times, don’t be intimidated. This shows a good sign again of interest. She is trying to connect you non-verbally. When she does so, do look at her, and let the eyes talk for a while.

She dresses up nicely. Some girls may put up make up to look more beautiful. This is also a IOI as she is really trying to attract attention. She put on some new clothing, a new pretty hairstyle only to want your eyes on her.

She is happy around you. She laughs and giggles when you joke and look very pleased to be with you. If you tease her and she tease you back in good fun, you got another indicator on interest. If she is always lively and happy when with being you, it is a good sign that she enjoys your company, which is important in a relationship.

She wants to know more about you. She wants an insight to your personal life, your hobbies, your likes and dislikes and other stuff relevant to you. Don’t be surprised if she remembers some detail about you; be happy instead because that shows a genuine interest. She is nice to you and likes your company.

These are some IOIs that you should take note of. It is fine to wait a little longer before you dive in because attraction can be built through time and efforts. However, the existence of the signs in the woman you are with gives a indicator of good hope.