Tweeting, Texting and “Liking”: What Flirting Means In The Digital Age
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Julia Austin
The Poke
What purpose does the “Poke” really serve? If you wanted to let someone know you were thinking about him or her you could write on his or her wall. If you wanted to dive into a conversation, you could message them. The poke has no direct purpose, and that is the point. It is a small way to let someone know you were thinking about him or her, without totally putting yourself out there. Look at the last ten people who poked you. Odds are they are people you haven’t spoken to in a long time, or are not very close to. The poke is great when you don’t feel it’s okay to just start talking to someone, and when you want to gage his or her interest. A poke is a way of just saying “Hi” and seeing if they say anything back.
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