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flirting  

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  • What do peacocks displaying their plumes, strutting chimpanzees, and smiling women in bars have in common? Chances are they are engaged in flirting. Birds, nonhuman animals, and humans all engage in behavior designed to attract potential mates. [Source: Encyclopedia of Human Relationships; Flirting]

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