Dating vs. Flirting

Datingnoun

A form of romantic courtship typically between two individuals with the aim of assessing the other's suitability as a partner in an intimate relationship or as a spouse.

Datingnoun

An estimation of the age of an artifact, biological vestige, linguistic usage, etc.

Datingnoun

The setting of a date on which an event or transaction is to take place or take effect.

Datingnoun

use of chemical analysis to estimate the age of geological specimens

Dating

Dating is a stage of romantic relationships practised in Western societies whereby two people meet socially with the aim of each assessing the other's suitability as a prospective partner in a future intimate relationship. It represents a form of courtship, consisting of social activities carried out by the couple, either alone or with others.

Flirtingnoun

A flirtation.

Flirtingnoun

playful behavior intended to arouse sexual interest

Flirting

Flirting or coquetry is a social and sexual behavior involving spoken or written communication, as well as body language, by one person to another, either to suggest interest in a deeper relationship with the other person, or if done playfully, for amusement. Flirting usually involves speaking and behaving in a way that suggests a mildly greater intimacy than the actual relationship between the parties would justify, though within the rules of social etiquette, which generally disapproves of a direct expression of sexual interest in the given setting.