You know that look where hiseyes slide past you...then turnback? Wouldn't it be great to knowwhat stopped him? You totally can."There are a few things men instantlyobserve when they meet a woman,"says Jackie Black, PhD, author ofMeeting Your Match. Learn what theyare and you can maximize your, um,assets. Then you'll have your pick.
1. How Thick Your Hair Is
This is all about evolution. Since cavemandays, dudes have been drawn tolush locks, which signal that a womanis healthy (translation: shaggable).
2. If Your Smile Is Genuine
Sometimes your eyes crinkle a bit whenyou grin. Most men are good at distinguishingthe vibe of this kind of smile,which says you're relaxed and fun.
3. The Size of Your Group
You don't want a big bunch (it'll be hardfor him to approach) or just one friend(he'll figure you wouldn't desert her totalk to him). The perfect crew size?Three. Your two buds can keep eachother company when you slip away.
4. The Pitch of Your Voice
Studies show that men are drawn tovoices in a slightly higher register (thinkKristin Bell's), probably because — yep,evolution — they're reliable signs ofyouth and reproductive health.
5. Your Hip-to-Waist Ratio
Yet again, blame eons of human history.Men instinctually look for baby mamas.If your waist is noticeably smaller thanyour hips, it signifies fertility — a hugepoint in your favor. A wide belt willemphasize that hourglass shape.
6. Your Glowiness
Guys associate a radiant complexionwith good mental health. That'sbecause stress and anxiety usuallycause breakouts and dull skin. Sothose lotions and bronzers you sweepover your cheeks? Totally worth it.
7. What's Fake About You
Not personality-fake, but artificial-accoutrement-fake: lashes, hairextensions, etc. To guys, these thingsshout high-maintenance! Not good.
8. Your Eyes
People focus on eyes more than they doon any other body part. And dramaticeye makeup will have him zeroing in on yourpeepers even more.
Sources: Daniel Amen, MD, author of The Brain andLove; David Feinberg, PhD, Assistant Professor inthe Department of Psychology, Neuroscience, andBehavior at McMaster University; Helen Fisher, PhD,Professor of Anthropology at RutgersUniversity and author of Why Her? Why Him?; LisaShield, dating coach in Los Angeles
Bethany Heitman has spent 15 years producing content for women; she is the former editor-in-chief of PeopleStyle and has held senior leadership positions at Cosmopolitan and Seventeen. She currently lives in Brooklyn, New York
