Wanna know if someone likes you? High five them.

Hi! So not exactly the greatest "works-every-time" advice, but hey, Ive seen worse ones get to front page lol.

Basically I consider myself quite self aware, I love psychology, I love communication, been going to therapy for almost 10 years, etc. So I'm not an expert but I'm definitely passionate about it.

Sometimes, while you're getting to know someone you'll ask yourself if they like you, if they do then how much, or maybe they strongly dislike you but are just being nice.

In order to test that I like doing certain things to see how they react. Things like hugging for just a little longer than you are used to (you need to have hugged each other in the past), being nicer, being colder.

Something I love to do is to be funny and nice in front of the person you like. Especially if youre a man trying to seduce a girl. Girls tend to be jealous of other girls. Imagine making her best friend laugh and aww because youre funny and sweet. You look 10x more attractive!

A test that doesn't require you to do things you may not be used to doing and is easy for anyone to do is the high five. The only thing you do need to focus on when doing this is finding an appropriate moment. The ideal moment is one where the person you like isn't multitasking, so that they only focus on the high five. However it has to be natural too, and for that you need to look confident, especially if you're in a group. You don't need an IDEAL moment, and you certainly shouldn't occupy your mind with trying to find that moment. Im just trying to describe kind of my thought process.

IMPORTANT: you will not be using high fives for its usual purpose, which is to kind of enthusiastically agree with someone. I want you to do it randomly. If you say "Hitler sucks amirite?" and you high five, you will find out whether they like Hitler, not YOU.

These are some reactions that I remember. All of them correlated with how those people felt about me:

1. They dont high five

Oof. One of two things happened. You tried to high five way too early and that person is a normie who doesnt high five strangers, or they dont like you enough to touch your hand for no reason. Ah, and the other two obvious possibilities: they are not interested / they don't like you.

1. They slowly high five

They're afraid or uncomfortable. It could be because of you or because they're shy and feel uncomfortable touching. This doesn't mean they don't like you. On the contrary, something is compelling them to high five you even though they'd rather not.

1. They high five and keep high fiving for a while

It's okay but smells like friendzone.

1. They high five and maintain direct eye contact

If their facial expression looks relaxed while they high five you and they look at you in the eyes, it's a good sign. The 1 or 2 times I've got this reaction I've wondered if they knew what I was up to. That's how it feels.

1. They high five, maintain direct eye contact but look confused

They are indeed confused, but they trust you enough to follow you on your random act.

1. (The best one) They high five and then the high five turns into a hand hug that then turns into holding hands (extra points if intertwined fingers)

95% of the time they really like you. 5% you are so deep in the friendzone they might as well ask you to film them having sex with their crush.

1. They high five for less than a second

Not interested or you chose a bad moment to do it.

1. They high five very enthusiastically, like a dog when you come back from work

Friendzone.

1. They high five repeatedly and enthusiastically, maybe even using both hands

They like you but you need to step up your game if you don't want to be friendzoned.

Anyway try it out guys see if it works for you or what reactions you get!

Submitted May 02, 2019 at 06:48AM

Hi! So not exactly the greatest "works-every-time" advice, but hey, Ive seen worse ones get to front page lol.Basically I consider myself quite self aware, I love psychology, I love communication, been going to therapy for almost 10 years, etc. So I'm not an expert but I'm definitely passionate about it.Sometimes, while you're getting to know someone you'll ask yourself if they like you, if they do then how much, or maybe they strongly dislike you but are just being nice.In order to test that I like doing certain things to see how they react. Things like hugging for just a little longer than you are used to (you need to have hugged each other in the past), being nicer, being colder.Something I love to do is to be funny and nice in front of the person you like. Especially if youre a man trying to seduce a girl. Girls tend to be jealous of other girls. Imagine making her best friend laugh and aww because youre funny and sweet. You look 10x more attractive!A test that doesn't require you to do things you may not be used to doing and is easy for anyone to do is the high five. The only thing you do need to focus on when doing this is finding an appropriate moment. The ideal moment is one where the person you like isn't multitasking, so that they only focus on the high five. However it has to be natural too, and for that you need to look confident, especially if you're in a group. You don't need an IDEAL moment, and you certainly shouldn't occupy your mind with trying to find that moment. Im just trying to describe kind of my thought process.IMPORTANT: you will not be using high fives for its usual purpose, which is to kind of enthusiastically agree with someone. I want you to do it randomly. If you say "Hitler sucks amirite?" and you high five, you will find out whether they like Hitler, not YOU.These are some reactions that I remember. All of them correlated with how those people felt about me:They dont high fiveOof. One of two things happened. You tried to high five way too early and that person is a normie who doesnt high five strangers, or they dont like you enough to touch your hand for no reason. Ah, and the other two obvious possibilities: they are not interested / they don't like you.They slowly high fiveThey're afraid or uncomfortable. It could be because of you or because they're shy and feel uncomfortable touching. This doesn't mean they don't like you. On the contrary, something is compelling them to high five you even though they'd rather not.They high five and keep high fiving for a whileIt's okay but smells like friendzone.They high five and maintain direct eye contactIf their facial expression looks relaxed while they high five you and they look at you in the eyes, it's a good sign. The 1 or 2 times I've got this reaction I've wondered if they knew what I was up to. That's how it feels.They high five, maintain direct eye contact but look confusedThey are indeed confused, but they trust you enough to follow you on your random act.(The best one) They high five and then the high five turns into a hand hug that then turns into holding hands (extra points if intertwined fingers)95% of the time they really like you. 5% you are so deep in the friendzone they might as well ask you to film them having sex with their crush.They high five for less than a secondNot interested or you chose a bad moment to do it.They high five very enthusiastically, like a dog when you come back from workFriendzone.They high five repeatedly and enthusiastically, maybe even using both handsThey like you but you need to step up your game if you don't want to be friendzoned.Anyway try it out guys see if it works for you or what reactions you get!