So, a few days back you guys were talking about flirting. I'm pretty good at it with people who are good flirts back. Otherwise it gets weird. Apparently I come off as very innocent or something (I have no idea!), so I say something just the smidgiest bit double-entendre-y and get reactions like they just saw a nun flip the bird or something. Or, I get guys who decide I'm in love with them and let me down easy - which, I'll grant is better than being let down by the ones you actually are carrying a torch for, but is still lame.
I felt the need to share my impressions/bring the subject back up because I think I scared/startled a guy in dance class the other night, and I need to share the story. This guy's a great dancer, adorable, quirky sense of humor, so great company in a class (but really young). We were messing around about something when we should have been listening to the instructors explaining the next bit, and he said something about almost tripping me (on accident). I pretended he meant it and said something about my Blue Belt, and that though I wasn't sure I could stop him from taking me down, I was sure I could take him with me. Then I said, "Now I appreciate a good tussle as much as the next person, but I don't think it's a good idea in front of all these people." Silence. Then he looked at me (kinda askance, in point of fact). By the time he sorta smiled about it my face was on fire. At least he didn't act weird. But I wished for a few of you guys, 'cause I knew you woulda run with it. Ah well. He also complimented me (on my dancing) that night, so we'll still leave him in the adorable group.