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HERE'S AN APP THAT TESTS FOR STDs

Just call it the “clap app.”
Well, don’t. It’s actually called Healthvana and it’s designed to halt the spread of sexually transmitted disease. The newly launched app lets users verify their clean bill of health (or, maybe not) to potential suitors so the second date isn’t a trip to the clinic.

Founder Ramin Bastani told ABC News he’s putting a digital spin on the creepy phrase “I’ll show you mine if you show me yours.”

“It’s no different if you went to the doctor and got a printout and showed [your partner] that,” he said. “We want to eradicate that idea that no news is good news.”

For someone who gets tested a lot, the back and forth of having an updated health record on hand to show potential lovers can be too much of a hassle. Healthvana wants to make it easier for eligible singles to prove they’re free and clear of STDs.

“If I want to go back and get my record, it is such a nightmare,” Bastani told ABC News. “It’s hard to get someone on the phone. And if I go back to the clinic, I wait in line for an hour-plus, just like everyone else, just to see someone and maybe get the records. And the whole time I am anxious and nervous.”

Bastani said the app, developed along with the AIDS Healthcare Foundation, also eliminates the anxiety of waiting for test results. Users can instantly have their lab HIV, syphilis and gonorrhea results back from the doctors.

“We want to eradicate that idea that no news is good news,” Bastani said.

Michael Kaplan, the president of charity AIDS United, told ABC News he thought the openness of sharing whether someone has an STD is a step in cutting down of those who get infected.

“What I can tell you as someone who tested HIV positive back in 1992, with clarity that I wanted my past partners to know, is that my only option back then was calling them — it wasn’t even Facebook or social media,” he said.

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The KU elections kick off today with what is seen as the highest number of presidential aspirants. One of the longest varsity beef between Vincent Oketch (a presidential aspirant) and Daddy Wandera (also an aspirant) was squashed by what is believed to be a mutual consent. The two leaders allegedly met in the prestigious KUCC to discuss an election pact which saw Daddy Wandera step down for Vincent Oketch. This is the statement released by Vincent on the matter:

"Ladies and gentlemen, as worthy comrades of KU, we all understand that leadership is inborn and seen in a person, all of us are learned and smart. There is freedom of meeting and Kupanga kazi.
Our meeting was valid with comrades interest at heart. In every political move, winning is the key factor, if we divide votes in our backyard will never win election and so we agreed to work hand in hand to deliver the seat. If I happen to pass the nomination, Wandera will step down for me and support my bid for KUSA President. And if am unlucky to fail nomination, I will support his bid for the same.

In the meeting, we also settled our personal difference and rekindled our friendship,as leaders, its not good to wash our dirty linen in public or divide our people on personal grounds. We have to sit down, act as an example to all comrades.
Kindly don't term anyone a traitor or peddle any rumour that doesn't hold water. Its KAZI tunapanga, a divided house can never champion any success and we decided to unite, Wandera sacrificing his presidential bid for me is for the best interest of comrades and our people.
Kind Regards."

Facebook and Twitter is always filled with messages, status updates and memes containing words of wisdom for those who are in the dating pool waiting to find true love.  Many of these status updates come from people who have passed through the ropes of courting and have now ended up on the side of commitment while others contain information from those who have become bitter because of relationships that missed the mark of happiness.
It can be difficult sometimes for a woman who doesn’t know a thing about the standards of dating and the “rules” that follow them to know just exactly what to do to land the heart of a man who has caught her attention, but world renowned celebrity relationship coach Tony Gaskins always has a great message for women looking to land the men they deserve.
In a recent Facebook post, Tony spoke about the most common mistake women make when dating: praising a boyfriend. What he meant by praise is the extra effort and support women give to the men they are simply courting that haven’t yet promised her a lifetime of commitment.
She cooks, cleans and has sex with him on command, remains faithful and loyal and even moves in with him. Tony made it a point to encourage women to stop praising boyfriends and to refrain from giving everything before a lifelong commitment has been promised.  “Why would a man work to have a woman if she is giving everything willingly with little effort being given to earn her,” Tony rhetorically asks to get the attention of his woman audience.
His advice to women who give too much too soon in a relationship is to “close your legs and open your mind to get to know a man before giving everything.”  This is a solid piece of advice for any woman looking for long term/lifetime commitment from a man. It is natural for a woman to be giving and nurturing, but giving in abundance before a man has said the words “I choose you for life” only places a woman in a position to be taken advantage of.
There needs to be a cap put on the amount a woman gives to a man before securing a future with him. After all, if one gives it all away in the beginning there is nothing to look forward to. It’s ok to be caring and nurturing to a boyfriend, however, it takes some reservation in order to turn the relationship from a courtship to a marriage. Time should be taken to sincerely get to know a person mentally and spiritually.  When a man has to work to earn the affections of a woman, it is much more appreciated than when it is simply given out of the feeling of having to keep a man satisfied.
For the single and still searching women out there, try Tony’s advice and see how it works for you.  Don’t give up too much too soon.

You would think that putting on perfume would be the most non-complex part of your beauty routine, but it may be more complicated than you think! Are you committing any of these perfume crimes? If so, here is how to fix them:

Mistake #1: Rubbing Your Wrists Together

This may be limiting the length of time your scent lasts. There are three notes that make up a fragrance, and these are also what holds its scent. When you rub your wrists together, the friction and heat burn through the top and middle note, making your perfume spritz a complete waste of time.

Mistake #2: You Only Put It On Your Wrists

Body heat is the main activator of perfume, therefore applying it to pulse points are your best options. Try applying it to your wrists, neck, behind your knees, ankles and chest. Remember: pick your placement wisely, and don’t overdo it. Try two to three places AT MOST!
Application to your clothes and hair is okay as well, but not ideal as the fragrance won’t be projected as much without your body heat.

Mistake #3: Not Moisturizing Before Your Apply

If you’re looking to have that all night scent, moisturize before spritzing! Moisturized skin clings to a fragrance much longer. For best results, try applying a lotion with the same scent as your perfume, or an unscented moisturizer.

Mistake #4: You Leave the Bottle Out On Your Vanity

As pretty as your bottle may be, fragrances last the longest in the refrigerator. Though keeping your scents next to your fruits and veggies may gross you out, it is the best storage option for them. The alternative is keep them in a dark, cool environment as far away from direct sunlight and heat. The heat from the sun will break down the fragrance faster and can even change the way it smells!

Mistake #5: You Stole Your Friend’s Fragrance

So you just love the way it smells on her right and you don’t mind being called a copy cat? Well just remember that the way it smells on her is going to be different from how it smells on you. Your body’s chemistry is unique to you and it completes the outcome of the fragrance once it’s applied. A best practice is to try it out before you run out and buy it!

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According to the latest 2014 World Drug Report , the West African nation of Ghana has been named the world’s largest per capita population of weed smokers. 2.8 million Ghanaians out of about the 25,000,000 population likes to light it up and get high on a daily basis. That’s a whopping 11.2% of the populace.

Other countries with a notorious weed-smoking habits includes the usual suspects ; Jamaica, U.S., Nigeria and Netherlands, but none of them come close to Ghana.

While usage in the U.S. rose after some marijuana legalization began in 2012, it’s still under 10%. It’s surprising, then, that Ghana still comes out on top even though marijuana consumption is illegal per its constitution.

Here’s a quick look at the national culture that has made Ghanaians the world’s top weed smokers:

What’s the weed scene like in Ghana?

Similar to most African countries, marijuana is actually illegal in Ghana, but seems to be openly acceptable by the new generation. Smoking weed in high schools and the university is considered ‘cool’. The area boys who are known to smoke ganja are typically regarded as the ‘cool kids on the block’, and are generally respected by the community they reside.

Weed in Ghana is very cheap.

One-eighth of an ounce of high-quality weed can cost GHC 30 ($15) — in the U.S., one-eighth costs $30 to $50. There are generally three grades available: “Marri” is low-quality, “polli” is medium-grade and “riger” is the top-shelf stuff.

The preferred place to smoke weed in Ghana?

The ‘BUSH’ in the local communities are notoriously known as the ‘ganja’ spots. Most of the smoking is done outside in the bush. It’s very, very warm in Ghana, and thankfully there are many small hut-and-bench combos, which allow for cool breezes to flow over you while hiding from the ever-present glaring sun.

The Narcotics Control Board (NACOB) boss is open to legalization

The Executive Secretary of the Narcotics Control Board (NACOB) can see some wisdom in the legalisation of cannabis sativa because increasingly, ordinary people do not think that possessing the mentally-disturbing substance is a crime.

Take or leave it, there is “a virtual legalisation” of marijuana because already “mothers, sisters, girlfriends and wives are using stuff made of Indian hemp” for their hair”, the tough-talking Yaw Akrasi Sarpong said on Accra-based Power FM earlier this year.
Why do the people of Ghana love weed more than everyone else?
It’s very unclear why, maybe the Rastafarians have finally found a way to positively influence the public or Ghanaians simply know how to fun better than everyone else?

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He's among the few Kenyans who can do this at Central Police Station

He can cook too, oh and also fake a smile

He can pull a James Bond, without a tux

He comes from a humble background

He rolls with kina Patni

Babu with his son, Baba

He has a motorcade

Babu and the president

Now who cracked the joke here?

He's a humanitarian

After Babu Owino announced that he is virtually quiting varsity politics by not contesting for SONU presidency, many students appeared to feel insecure as depicted in their social media reactions. Here are some of the comments made:

Post 1

"BABU OWINO, LISTEN TO THE COMRADES VOICE!

The commander in chief of unarmed comrades, Major General Comrade BABU OWINO must vie again for SONU Chairmanship whether he likes it or not. BABU OWINO, we shall campaign for you,vote for you and swear you in even in your absentia.

If you wont pick nomination forms, we shall block all highways, kiosks, all toilets and all clubs and restaraunts including SABINA JOY.

No comrade shall erect, ejaculate nor have sex untill you become the next SONU Chairman.

Comrades will be frustrated by short and handsome lecturers, UON shall be ranked after Meru University, Suspensions shall be a common unit in Uon if you dont vie.

BABU OWINO MUST BE FORCED TO VIE AGAIN...‪#‎NO‬MERCY

‪#‎Babulous‬
‪#‎osemokeoliel‬

Post 2

"POWER BREAKFAST SHOW CITIZEN TV.......Incase you missed it...

Kirigo Ng'arwa.........welcome to the show Mr Babu Owino.

Babu Owino......Thank you Ng'arwa.

Ng'arwa.Tell Kenyans who is Babu Owino..

Babu Owino.....I am a patriotic Kenyan citizen,a christian,a philanthropist,a humanitarian and a believer in free concious currently am a resident of Nairobi and a university student leader.

Kirigo.....I thought you had graduated? What prompted you to come back for a second degree at The university of Nairobi?

Babu..............There is no limit as to how many degrees or academic credentials one should attain,I believe that it is through Education that people can be empowered,both socially,economically and politically..

Kirigo.........yesterday,you posted in the university forum that you will not contest for the sonu chair seat for the third time,what can you say?

Babu Owino.....I have all the right and freedom to speak my mind,But for now,am in office and what matters is service delievery and protecting the interest of my fellow students who elected me...

Kirigo.....So are you saying that you will not vie again??

Babu......It has never been my personal decision to vie,not even before,students often leave me with no option,when time comes,we shall talk about that..

Kirigo ...alright,what is you take about referendum?

Babu Owino....as the chairman of all versity students in this country of which some are affiliated to cord and some jubilee,I decline to take a stand,at least not for now...

Kirigo...you contested for Westlands Mp seat in the last general elections and lost,any future plans to win the seat?

Babu Owino...(laughing) Ng'arwa ,I never lost the seat,I won the ODM ticket but since somebody was a co..principle of cord,they decided to favour their brother...for now am the standing Mp for westlands since that other one is the sitting Mp,,,,ofcourse 2017 I will capture the seat,am a resident of westlands and the the people there identify well with me.

(Babu Owino takes a sip of tea)

reported by Odoyo Munga...

Out of 100% give Babu Marks according to the interview.."

Post 3

"TOMORROW i will walk naked all over main campus.Babu must be chair again.I will shower naked at the fountain of knowledge and shave my pubic hair in mbeche's office,BABU must be chair again"

Welcome to the digital generation where the cons are more tactic than ever... It's not about violence but soft robbery. Here are some of the witnessed scenes : Episode 1 Annabel (not her real name) was in a ma3 when a 'sickly' lady sat next to her. Moments later, she requested for Annabel's phone to call her hubby before the matatu took off. She went to an ally purportedly calling the hubby. Annabel was beginning to get jitters and thought her phone was officially stolen. Fortunately, the lady came back and handed her phone back. Later in the day she got a text from Ian requesting for a soft loan of 8k. She sent him cash via mpesa only to get a message telling her that she had sent money to one Irene Xemia (not real name) . That's when the whole event hit her. She had been duped. The lady had apparently changed contact details of ian and saved her own number. Episode 2 Enid (not her real name) operates an mpesa shop in the city centre. On this particular day, a man enters the shop an wishes to withdraw some amount. Enid patiently waits for correspondence in her mpesa phone. Immediately the motification message comes through, the man excuses herself as to take a call. On the other side, Enid is enthusiastically counting the notes before handing him the cash. The man is happy and Enid is happy to serve the elegant looking client. Drama unfolds in the evening when she is doing balancing and realizes she is 10k short. It then dawns on her what had actually happend. Fortunately, she contacts the customer care and is sorted out

By @LizAbel

1.Hearing one of your co-workers take credit for something you did, and having to exercise all your strength not to murder them.

2.Having to pretend like you weren’t just taking a selfie. Even though your boss clearly saw you do it.

3.Knowing you kind of fucked something up, and trying to figure out who else to blame for it.

4.When you get a RAISE and then excitedly open your next paycheck only to see that actually, no, that wasn’t a raise after taxes.

5.Starting the day off by spilling something on your outfit, and just having to live with it/awkwardly explain it away.

6.Going to a work event, drinking some things, and then WHOOPS: You’re sloppy drunk.

7.Having a really bad day at work and unintentionally taking your rage out on everyone else, then having to awkwardly apologize for it.

8.Coming back from a super long lunch and your boss asks, “Where were you?” and it’s like THEY KNOW.

9.When one of your co-workers asks you to help them with some bullshit project and you have to politely decline.

10.When you move your chair and it makes a squeak that sounds way too similar to a fart.

11.Actually farting at your desk and having to desperately attempt to mask the scent.

12.Being caught looking up things that aren’t work, and just having to awkwardly state the obvious.

13.That unfortunate moment when you realize that something you do is actually pretty annoying to other people.

14.Getting super friendly with co workers and then completely over sharing to a point of no fucking return.

15.And when some youthful intern comes in and does something that reminds you of how old you are.

Don't fall for these two new Facebook scams

It’s a bad time to be a free loader or graphic violence voyeur on Facebook. Two new scams promising, respectively, a free iPhone6 and a video of a woman being killed by her husband are making the social media rounds and leaving anyone who clicks with a fresh batch of malware on their computer, or worse. Anyhow, here’s what you need to look out for:

1. No, you’re not getting a free iPhone 6

This scam is asking Facebook users to “like” their page, fill out a survey and then share a link to their site with your friends to get a shiny, new, Pop Tart-sized iPhone 6. It’s that sharing component that is enabling it to spread across news feeds.

According to Hoax-Slayer.com, “Some of the available surveys want you to provide your mobile phone number, ostensibly to go in the draw for extra prizes or offers. But by submitting your number, you will actually be subscribing to a very expensive text-messaging “service” that will charge you several dollars every time it sends you a message.”

So, no new iPhone then? No. No new iPhone. But you will be revealing your personal information, perhaps some money and will have probably earned the wrath of any friends you spammed into signing up for the same scam.

2. No, there’s no video of an unspeakably violent crime for you to watch

The short version? If you see this or anything resembling it on Facebook or elsewhere online, do not click it. And not just because you’re above watching someone else’s alleged death.

The longer version? If you absolutely insist on clicking anyway, you’ll be taken to a third-party site that is dressed up to look like it’s affiliated with Facebook. There will be convincing comments there left by other “viewers” about how shocking the video is and that you must click it and that you won’t believe your eyes and blah, blah, blah, big gigantic scam.

And if you still insist on clicking the actual video, you’ll be prompted to first share the video with your friends and install a plugin before being allowed to watch it. This is where the malware comes in, as the blog Hot For Security explains: “When clicking on the install button, users end up downloading an executable file on their computers, which drops adware or malicious code, depending on their luck.”

The blog says more than 4,000 people have already fallen for the scam. But at least now we know you won’t be number 4,001.

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Chris Brown's attempts at appealing to all corners of the urban pop spectrum at-present are commendable, but possibly a case of the vocalist doing too much.

Regardless of their more recent failures or successes, some celebrities remain inextricably linked to a past incident instead of their craft. Names such as Ike Turner and O.J. Simpson come to mind as transcendent talents who crossed the line separating fame from infamy. There are moments on his sixth studio album X that would lead you to believe Chris Brown can vie for the title of the best pop vocalist of the current lot hoping to be considered as a modern heir apparent to Michael Jackson. And while he approaches excellence on the surface, for some listeners his less-than-stellar criminal record places a glass ceiling on the overall excellence of any of his recorded material. Thus, with half of X representing some of Pop R&B’s most impressive cuts of 2014 (while, yes, the other half feeling dreadfully uninspired), Brown still faces being supremely talented yet always far less than optimally successful.

Loyal ran the summer, and aside from the Michael Jackson appropriating album lead-in single “Fine China” (available on the deluxe version), is the best-known hits on the album to-date. Like a great deal of the material on X, the NicNac production has two guest features (Tyga and Lil Wayne) and bears a strong resemblance to much of DJ Mustard’s mid-tempo club anthems that have dominated the past 12 months. It’s as if the song’s relaxed tempo invites relaxed emceeing and songwriting too, as the number of incredibly vapid and obviously misogynistic come-ons here reaches a near uncomfortable level.
Dance culture is here too. The progressive House track “Don’t Be Gone Too Long” lacks a powerful and earnest enough vocal performance to buoy the barely-there synths and the UK funky-meets-dub bass of Razihel’s “Body Shots” is reminiscent of Katy B’s work on Magnetic Man’s 2012 single “I Need Air,” meaning that the usually on point Brown is about two years off-trend regarding the ever evolving world of dance. Diplo takes the reigns for eponymous and Trap-as-EDM, 808 and synth laser-driven single “X,” which, in Brown emphatically stating that “[he] swears to god he’s moving on!” is either an amazing kiss-off to well documented on again/off again flame Rihanna, or an angry note to on again/off again mate Karreuche Tran. And that’s the thing with Brown and X. The overwhelming majority of artists would get the benefit of addressing a hypothetical ex. Aside from “Team Breezy,” which listeners will extend Brown the courtesy of painting himself the victim? Is the reference to being “put on layaway” not a shot at Rihanna splitting time between Brown and Rap superstar Drake?

X’s weakest points are where Brown absolutely does too much and is off-course in his answers to commercially popular and guitar-driven styles. “Autumn Leaves” is definitely soulful, yet in feeling entirely too lyrically bathed in Brown’s lovelorn and litigious past, can’t even be saved by the introspective lyrical talents of Kendrick Lamar. “See You Around?” Well, the less said about Chris Brown aping the style and sound of jug-band rockers Mumford and Sons, the better.
The album’s strongest suit is in traditional love-sexy rhythm and blues. These work in part because Brown enlists some of his peers to play to their strong suits. Usher co-opts his 2008 hit “Love In This Club” for “New Flame.” Brown and fellow R. Kelly disciple Trey Songz drop trite R. Kelly song titles as puns on Mel and Mus’ soulful trap ballad “Songs On 12 Play,” while “Drown In It” is an out in the open ode to cunnilingus—Kellz the master joining his student on a hyper-sexual duet with lyrics swaddled in simmering bass.
Thankfully, X also has offerings that are outstanding in their own unique ways. Female duets “Drunk Texting” and “Do Better” are likely odes to things Brown himself is likely quite well acquainted with of late. Both Jhene Aiko and Brandy respectively delivering mature performances that when melded with Brown’s sometimes juvenile real-life behavior make both listens feel like more conversations on Brown’s current life than mere Pop ditties. “Stereotype” finds Danja producing something that grabs deep into the past (Stevie Wonder-style, Moog-type synths) and blends it with the energy of big-room house handclaps and trapped out bass for a true winner. When Brown labels his ex a negative “stereotype” that he’d like to forget, it’s a message that Brown—after being heartbroken for three albums—is hopefully ready to move on to a new (and hopefully lyrically and sonically fresh) chapter of his life.
Personality aside, Chris Brown’s ability to succeed artistically at delivering sounds in all three sectors of urban Pop makes this release a great, yet disjointed listen. From commercially dominant ratchet Rap/Soul to heartfelt and yearning album cuts to EDM-styled party tracks, Brown’s attempts at appealing to all corners of the urban Pop spectrum at-present are commendable, but possibly a case of the vocalist doing too much.

Courtesy of HipHopDX

1. Why the fuck did I even join this site?

2. I hate my friends for the recommendation.

3. Why can’t we just waste our money on alcohol?

4. SERIOUSLY, NO GAMBLING. Am deactivating this account

7. I wish I had placed my bet on the other game, damn.

8. Okay okay? Nilikosea Wenger nini?

9. Whatever, what’s 100baab? Who cares?At least I risked it for a bigger win!

10. The losing team always has the best odd, tempting, right?

hours later...
11. Am going to try for the last time...the last time my friend...I swear

Boxing legend Mohammed Ali’s secret daughter today made a passionate plea to his family: “Let me see him one last time before he dies.” Kiiursti Mensah Ali – who looks remarkably like the ex-world heavyweight champ – reveals she was the result of a 20-year affair her mum had with Ali in his heydays.

She claims a 1988 paternity test proves she is his child and that Ali agreed to having his name on her birth certificate.

Kiiursten Mensah Ali is Mohammed Ali’s 10th child. Kiiursten lives in Houston,Texas

Father’s pride: Ali with Kiiursti as a baby

In love: Ali had a long relationship with Barbara Mensah

Kiiursten Mensah Ali and Barbara Mensah Ali

Kiiursten Mensah Ali is Mohammed Ali’s 10th child. Kiiursten lives in Houston, Texas. She is pictured with her Mum Barbara Mensah Ali and her Husband Albert Adams Jr. Various collect photos also show Mohammed with John Travolta, Her Sister (orange outfit) Maryum. A young girl with Glasses is Kiiursten, Mohammed with a random woman and man unidentified and b+w of her Mum Barbara too.

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For death is no more than a turning of us over from time to eternity. ~William Penn

Those we love don't go away,
They walk beside us every day,
Unseen, unheard, but always near,
Still loved, still missed and very dear.

The angels are always near to those who are grieving, to whisper to them that their loved ones are safe in the hand of God.

from @Parasha

The Google map psycho

Another aerial psycho

and the Pepsi one

then this is for the snitching neighbour

And the revolution guy...

and lastly, the USIU loo

There are lots of women out there that are naturally friendly and outgoing all the time. The problem a lot of guys seem to be having is that they confuse friendliness for romantic flirtation, which leads to serious disappointment, not to mention frustration. So, how do you tell the difference between a girl who’s just being friendly verses a woman who’s really into you? Take a moment to run through the following questions and see for yourself.
1. How Does She Interact With Other Men?
Watching the woman as she interacts with other men can give you the answer you’re looking for. The next time you’re hanging out with her and there are other guys around, observe the way she talks to them and treats them. If she treats or flirts with all the other guys exactly the same way she treats you, then you might assume that she isn’t any more interested in you than she is any other man that comes her way.
However, if her gaze lingers and she goes out her way to talk to you, distances herself from the other guys, and mentions mutual interests she wants to enjoy with you, she may be genuinely romantically interested in you.
2. How Is Her Body Language Around You?
You have to remain keenly aware of every gesture, every word, and every glance a woman throws your way when trying to understand her behavior. A woman that likes you romantically will pay special attention to you, make serious eye contact, play with hair, touch your arm, make excuses to stand close to you, dig for personal information and inquire about your status, etc.
However, if she’s just smiling at you without laughing, looks away while you speak to her, asks you very generic questions, refrains from asking you about your personal life, leans away from you and remains no closer than arm’s length at all times, she’s probably not interested and is just trying to be polite and not lead you on.
3. Does Her Job Require Her To Be Friendly?
If she’s working in a male-driven industry or is on the job as a waiter or bartender, for example, part of her job may require her to be flirtatious with men and she may not be interested in you romantically. However, if you can’t think of any reason she would feel obligated to show interest in you, she may be flirting.