Indicator of Interest (IOI)
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Quick Definition: A sign or signal from an HB that conveys attraction.
Full Definition:
IOIs are conscious, and often unconscious actions that an HB takes to communicate her interest in a man. Most AFCs are ignorant of IOIs, but with training, a PUA can begin to see the subtle signals that a woman may be interested in him, which can lead to warmer approaches.
While there are many forms of IOIs and variations of IOIs, the general IOIs to look for, in order of escalation, are:
HB sees you and holds eye contact, “come talk to me” look (AI)
HB scratches her hand, touches her hair (unconscious physical)
HB body language is warm and leans openly toward you (BL)
HB touching you (kino escalation)
HB complies with a request (compliance)
HB says she likes something about you (verbal)
HB licking her lips (kiss close)
HB pushes up her breasts (sexual escalation)
HB willing to bounce or allow to be isolated, or leave the bar with you (seduction bounce)
Sometimes women can throw out fake IOIs, which are not genuine indicators of interest but ploys designed to deceive a man into doing favors for her. Field experience and calibration will enhance a PUAs sensitivity and understanding of genuine IOIs.
In the Mystery Method, it is often standard practice to go for a kclose after receiving 3 IOIs from a woman.
Usage:
That girl is throwing me IOIs like crazy, I should probably kiss her.
Related Terms: Fake IOI, AI, DAI, IOD, MPB, Body Language, Calibration
Definition by Vince Lin
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It’s actually funny that nowadays you have to teach men how to read indicators of interest. Women have this ability out-of-the-box, so they assume that men just “get it” whenever they IOI a man. But in reality, it takes a whole lot of practice to get perfect at reading indicators of interest.
It’s no wonder there are so many women wondering why guys won’t ask them out.
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