8 Ways… You Know An Irish Lad is Flirting With You

We all love to have a bit of a flirt and here in Ireland, there are some very unique flirting rituals. From lads approaching you to ask you to shift their friend to challenging you to a shots contest at the bar, here are just some of the way Irish lads show they care. Aw... shucks! ________________________________ I challenge thee The ultimate flirting banter usually includes a drinking challenge of some sort on a night out – shots at the bar anyone? You’re in there! "You're from where!?" Irish lads usually show they have a bit of a crush on you when they start slagging you off. It generally begins with where you come from, before moving on to your accent, your job and even what you are wearing. Sound lads. Comedic inspiration Ah yes, Irish lads think they are all comedians and it’s pretty regular to get Tommy Tiernan (or indeed, any other comedian) lines roared at you on a night out. My mammy would love you If you are mentioned in the same sentence as his mammy it is only ever a good thing – ‘My mammy would love you’ is the ultimate praise. I’m a little peacock Irish lads are in full flirting mode when they start peacocking in front of you on a night out – this means they break into Riverdance or start singing the latest Enrique to grab your attention. Going for a spin An Irish lad offering you a lift is akin to him bringing you out for dinner. Indeed, Irish lads just become all-round ridiculously more helpful when they are flirting with you. Tinder It’s become a craze and it’s here to stay. Irish lads love a bit of Tinder and there’s nothing they like more than having a bit of a chat with you online with some fabulous chat up lines including ‘Where are you from?’ Creative. You look lovely It takes A LOT for an Irish lad to pay you a compliment so if he does, pay heed. Know that any compliment he gives you was at least two hours in the making inside his head, so cut him some slack!