Oh, yeah. She’s flirting.

“How do I know if a woman is flirting with me?” is a question we’ve gotten from so many women (in the LGBT community and beyond!) who are picking up some “otherness” from another lady. As funny as it is for one woman not to recognize when she’s being pursued by one of her kind, it’s a fair question.

That’s because women can be masters of subtlety, no matter what gender they’re after. Let’s cut to the chase and reveal the top 10 signs that it’s on and poppin’ if you’re game. (And remember: Don’t just lock onto one of these and assume you’re good; it takes a good combination to be certain she’s feeling a little more than friendly.)

She initiates contact.
If she sees you come into the office (or enter the room at a party) and makes an excuse to chat you up, she might just be a nice person saying hey, sure … but then again, perhaps not. Either way, if she wants some one-on-one face time, you’ve already got a head start in the “She Likes SOMETHING About You” department. If she displays some of these other signs, chances are you’re being scoped.

She laughs … a lot.
Don’t get us wrong — you’re probably funny, ok? It’s just that she tends to listen to your stories and commentary with baited breath, waiting for her next chance to crack up at your personal brand of wit. That’s basically because her aura is mingling with yours and it’s (more or less) getting her high. Just friendly? Perhaps.

She stands really close to you.
Think about your body language toward people you’re don’t really dig that much. You’re not quick to smile, you don’t go out of your way to extend the conversation, and (whether you realize it or not) you tend to turn your body away, as though to suggest you gotta bail. So when she moves into your bubble … and then a bit further, she’s displaying just the opposite of “gotta jet,” because that’s the last thing she wants in that moment. And admit: There’s a delicious tension there and you bet your ass she knows it.

She poses.
Look at the way she positions herself while you’re speaking. She’s almost looking at you through her lashes and is leaned in with her shoulders. Sexy, right? (It’s calculated.) From the way she keeps her posture in check to making sure her voice is tinged with just the right amount of sexy, she’s making sure that everything she gives you is in top form.  She’s a one-woman show putting on a performance in the hopes that you’ll pick up what she’s putting down.

She wants to know what your interests are.
Asking you about what you like to do outside of work (or the bar) and actually listening to your response gives her more opportunity to match your likes with hers. If she drops hints that she’d like to join you, well … consider it a casual date, mi amigo.

She makes fun of you (in the playful way).
Few things show comfort with another person like being able to razz on their bed-head or nervous little stutters — it says, “I wanna be cool like that with you.” She’s giving you the real-life version of a Facebook poke and reels in delight like a schoolgirl at your reactions.

She holds your gaze.
When she makes eye contact (which she always does), it’s laser-like. When you turn away, her gaze is still virtually burning a hole through you, and when you stare back, it gets intense. Yyyyyeah, that’s your cue.

She makes excuses to touch you.
I don’t think we need to go too far into this one, but if she’s reaching out to touch your arm or fix the collar on your jacket, get serious: She’s testing how down you are to connect on a physical level.

Her jokes are increasingly dirtier.
Ok, if you can’t see the light by now, fool. Seriously. If she’s droppin’ sexual innuendos into the conversation, she’s checkin’ out your freak-level and seeing how you might feel about some *nudge nudge.*

She stares at your mouth intently as you speak.
That’s it. Just friggin’ kiss her already.

(Did we miss one? Feel free to comment below!)