Most people flirt because they have the knack to be playful and to know the difference between negative and positive flirting.

People who flirt with good behavior take part in this recreation with the purpose of turning ordinary, everyday situations into complimentary moments.

Most of us can recognize a positive flirt a mile away just by their demeanor. They clearly possess the sense and sensibility to know how and when to be flirtatious because they are naturally charming and friendly people. They flirt to have fun while at the same time bringing a smile to the face of the person they are flirting with.

Some people flirt by tossing their hair at the person they want to attract, or by peering over their sunglasses when they notice someone that attracts their attention in the supermarket, at the subway station or while walking down the street and all with subtle eye contact.

Then, we have those who dabble in the opposite direction of a flirt with style and grace.

Negative flirts ruin the fun for those who flirt with good behavior, to compliment the flirt's attraction more than himself/herself. The flirts behaving badly are similar to party crashers who break the rules and cross the line.

Because negative flirts lack the good taste to flirt for fun, they show no regard for the person they are flirting with. Instead, they “put down” the traditional art with the intent to seduce, capture and uplift their ego, thus giving flirtatious behavior a bad reputation.

Most people know the difference between the classy, playful flirt and the offensive flirt who is blinded to the effect their offensive behavior may have on the other person, even when the "target" walks away feeling disgusted or threatened.

Perhaps this may be the reason why spectators in general frown at flirtatious behavior, because of the extremely unpleasant ones. But then again, there is a handful of us who know the clear differences between positive and negative flirting.

It'd be nice if we could all play nicely with the other children.