#1 RULE:
Be yourself.
'Though I may come off as an ill-tempered, sarcastic, loud-mouthed asshole on this Board at times, in real life I'm extremely laid back and soft-spoken. When I flirt with a woman, I do it in stages.
Subtle flirtation, at first: compliments, small talk, I make her the center of attention. I want to know about her, but I'm not so aggressive that I pounce on her and give her reason to doubt my sanity.
Kick it up a bit if she responds back in kind. Get to know her, talk to her, look her in the eye and let her know I'm interested in her and what she has to say. No one - male or female - can deny the fact that it makes you feel good inside when someone notices you and takes you at face value.
Always be real. Don't put on fronts or throw up facades. Sure, everybody has walls around themselves to some degree; that's human nature, but be real and be genuine. Don't be a fake; people will see right through it.
I treat her like a lady; like she's worth a million dollars. I always keep in mind, though, that she's just as independent and as strong as I am. She don't need a keeper or a hand-holder. Give her her space. Pamper her and flirt with her and make her feel like a queen ... but don't hover over her or be too clingy. Women hate clingy men (and vice versa).
God knows I ain't the best lookin' man on this planet (not even close ... hell, I look like Drew Carey) but I can hold my own when I flirt. Women like men who have self-confidence and charisma tempered with charm and manners and respect and honor.
Just be real. ALWAYS.